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2011 Map of Fort Moultrie

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fort Moultrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Moultrie anchors the southern tip of this coastal survey, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the entrance to the harbor. The landscape is defined by the shifting barrier islands of Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms, separated by the waters surrounding Goldbug Island. On the mainland, the sprawling residential growth of Mount Pleasant is evident in neighborhoods like Cassina Heights and Osceola Heights, which have expanded across the lowcountry terrain.

Tracing the tidal creeks and marshes reveals historical markers such as the Confederate Cemetery and Venning Cemetery, alongside preserved landmarks like Palmetto Fort. The map also captures the critical transportation links of the era, including the Ben M Sawyer Memorial Bridge and the Thompson Memorial Bridge, which connect the barrier island communities to the mainland near The Village. This document provides a clear look at the intersection of military history and modern coastal development at the start of the 2010s.