2017 Map of Fowler

About this map

Cedar Swamp Cem and the small settlement of Fowler anchor this survey of Williamsburg County, reflecting a landscape where human habitation follows the higher ground between an intricate network of wetlands. The geography is characterized by numerous bays—depressions in the land such as Whiteoak Bay, McCants Bay, and Pine Island Bay—which stand out against the surrounding marshes. A vast system of water bodies, including Whiteoak Swamp, McKnight Swamp, and Home Swamp, creates a complex drainage pattern throughout the region. The southern portion of the map features a particularly dense wetland area known as The Morass, while smaller landmarks like Jack McGill Pond and Round Bay provide specific points of reference for local historians. The road network, including the eponymous Boggy Swamp Rd and family-named routes like McFadden Rd and McCottry Rd, highlights the rural connectivity that has long defined this part of the South Carolina lowcountry.