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1919 Map of Edisto Island

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Edisto Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Edisto Island and the surrounding Sea Islands of South Carolina are captured here just after World War I, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate waterways and long-standing coastal settlements. The map highlights the transition from river-based transport to rail, with the Seaboard Air Line and a Logging RR cutting through the interior while traditional points like Steamboat Landing and White Point Landing remain vital.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of community life, including the Borough School, Seaside School, and Freedman Village. The terrain is a complex network of marshes and islands, from the expansive Snuggedy Swamp to smaller landmasses like Jehossee Island and Sampson Island. Coastal features such as Edingeville Beach and The Mound offer a look at the shoreline before modern development altered the South Carolina Lowcountry.