1943 Map of Georgetown South

About this map

Georgetown and its surrounding coastal lowlands are defined by the convergence of the Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River into the expansive Winyah Bay. This mid-century survey documents a landscape of historical transitions, where numerous Abandoned Rice Fields along the riverbanks signify the decline of a once-dominant agricultural system. The map identifies several prominent estates, including Friend Field Plantation, Hobcaw Plantation, and Estherville Plantation, which anchor the rural geography outside the urban center. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Estherville Minim Creek Canal and the Western Channel illustrate the importance of water management and navigation for the region. Social and civic life is marked by local landmarks like St Peters Church, Mt Olive Ch, and the Pennyroyal School, while the County Airport and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad represent the area's mid-20th-century infrastructure. Dense wetlands such as White Oak Bay and Flat Bay separate the inland settlements from the coastal islands like Rabbit Island.