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1919 Map of Fort Moultrie

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

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Fort Moultrie and the coastal defenses of Charleston Harbor anchor this 1918 military-cooperative survey, capturing the Lowcountry landscape just at the close of World War I. The map details the intricate tidal geography of Hamlin Sound and Grays Bay, where the barrier islands of Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island protect a network of creeks and reaches. Inland, the settlement of Mt Pleasant is shown with its early street grid, while the surrounding rural areas are dotted with landmark schools like Sevenmile School and Fourmile School.

A notable military presence is evident at the U S Rifle Range and Fort Capron, reflecting the strategic importance of the area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early postal and community hubs at Atlanticville PO and Moultrieville, as well as the historic Christ Church located along the Georgetown Road. The map provides a clear distinction between the wooded uplands and the expansive salt marshes and sounds that define this portion of the South Carolina coast.