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1984 Map of Hand

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Hand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Myrtle Beach and the developed shoreline of Briarcliffe Acres anchor the southeastern portion of this coastal survey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Grand Strand. Inland, the landscape transitions into a complex network of wetlands and swamps, including Jones Big Swamp, Lewis Ocean Bay, and Prices Swamp. These low-lying areas are punctuated by distinct geological formations and local landmarks like Singleton Swash and Buck Island Swamp.

Rural community life is centered around small crossroads and parish sites such as Hand, Star Bluff Crossroads, and Sharon Ch. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the terrain, separating the emerging residential and recreational developments from the dense bays and swamplands. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through the Gravel Pits, Sand Pit, and prominent campgrounds including Apache Campground and Lake Arrowhead Campground.