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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

About this map

The coastal transition of Horry County is clearly marked here by the contrast between inland swamp systems and the burgeoning development of Myrtle Beach. To the north and west, the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands including Jones Big Swamp, Lewis Ocean Bay, and Cane Patch Swamp, interspersed with small rural clusters like Hand and Star Bluff Crossroads. These areas reflect a slower pace of life, anchored by community landmarks such as Sharon Ch and Chesterfield Ch.

Transitioning toward the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a distinct path through the terrain, separating the low-lying swamps from the active coastal zone. This map illustrates the mid-1980s expansion of recreational and residential infrastructure, featuring the established Briarcliffe Acres and numerous coastal campgrounds like Lake Arrowhead and Apache Campground. Small coastal inlets, notably Singleton Swash, punctuate the shoreline where the inland drainage meets the sea.