Loading map...

1921 Map of Ellenton

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Ellenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Ellenton and Dumbarton anchor this agricultural landscape along the South Carolina side of the river, just years before federal projects would fundamentally alter the region's geography. The Savannah River serves as the primary boundary and artery, dotted with historic river access points such as Steel Creek Landing and the evocatively named Little Hell Landing. Transportation and commerce are defined by the Atlantic Coast Line and the Charleston and Western Carolina railroads, which facilitated the growth of rural hubs like Meyers Mill and Robbins.

Social life in the early 1920s centered on a network of country churches and schools, including Daisy May Church, Parks Church, and the Bethesda School. Many small-scale water features and swamps, such as Vollnoir Bay and Royal Parish Gut, illustrate the intricate drainage of the lowcountry terrain. This survey provides a vital record for genealogists tracing family roots in vanished communities or researching local landmarks like the Buxton and Myers Store.