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2014 Map of Fort Moultrie

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fort Moultrie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter National Monument anchor the entrance to Charleston Harbor, marking a landscape deeply intertwined with coastal defense and colonial history. The mainland is dominated by the growth of Mount Pleasant, where newer residential developments like Cassina Heights and Shemwood surround historic hubs. Cultural sites such as the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site and the Venning Cem provide local genealogical and historical depth, while the proximity of Palmetto Fort reflects the area's long military significance.

Water defines the geography, from the complex marshes of Hamlin Sound and Gray Bay to the barrier island communities of Sullivan's Island and the Island of Palms. The Intracoastal Waterway threads through these islands, separating the developed shorelines from the uninhabited reaches of Eagle Island and Goat Island. Landmarks like Raven's Run Airport and the Thompson Memorial Bridge over Breach Inlet illustrate the modern infrastructure connecting these lowcountry landmasses.