2011 Map of Hand

About this map

Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads sit north of the major coastal developments, representing the inland transition from agricultural lowlands to the bustling Grand Strand. This landscape is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway slicing through the terrain, separating the tidal reaches of Skimmer Bay and Long Pond from the inland basins of Jones Big Swamp and Horse Savannah. The southern portion of the map showcases the rapid modernization of the shoreline, with residential enclaves like Arcadian Shores and Northwood situated alongside established leisure destinations. The presence of Myrtle Beach Campground, Apache Campground, and Lake Arrowhead Campground illustrates the area's mid-century evolution into a premier Atlantic destination. Inland, family-named landmarks like Hemingway Lndg and historical routes like Old Reaves Ferry Rd hint at the riverine commerce and ferry crossings that predated the modern highway system.