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2017 Map of Hand

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads sit north of the bustling coast, anchoring a landscape where the dense drainage of the South Carolina lowcountry meets modern development. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex geography of the Grand Strand area, where numerous named "bays" and swamps like Bare Bone Bay, Jones Big Swamp, and Tilly Swamp still dominate the interior. The map captures the transition from these ancient wetlands to the residential corridors along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Along the shoreline, the planned communities of Briarcliffe Acres and portions of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are clearly defined. Local hydrology is particularly detailed, showing how Meatinghouse Br and Bear Br feed into larger systems. For those studying the area's growth, the contrast between the old thoroughfare of Old State Hwy 90 and the expanding networks near Upper Chesnut Lake provides a clear picture of the region's 21st-century footprint.