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2020 Map of Hand

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a distinct path through the Lowcountry landscape of Horry County, separating the dense coastal developments of Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach from the sprawling wetlands of the interior. North of the waterway, the terrain is dominated by a complex network of named wetlands, including Jones Big Swamp, Cowpen Swamp, and Tilly Swamp, which frame the smaller inland settlements of Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads.

The map captures a significant contrast between the modern residential and recreational infrastructure of Briarcliffe Acres and the traditional rural landscape further north. Coastal features such as Singleton Swash and Lake Arrowhead define the Atlantic edge, while inland roads like Bombing Range Rd and Old Chesterfield Rd hint at the area's historical land use and transit corridors. This survey provides an essential look at the interface between rapid coastal urbanization and the enduring coastal plains environment.