1962 Map of Hardeeville

About this map

Hardeeville and the surrounding Lowcountry wetlands are defined by a complex network of named swamps and early transportation corridors during the early 1960s. The settlement pattern follows the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads, while the historic riverfront is preserved at Purrysburg Landing along the Savannah River. This area, once the site of a colonial Swiss Huguenot settlement at Purrysburg, shows a landscape dominated by timber and drainage management, evidenced by the numerous named water bodies like Great Swamp and Hog Crawl Swamp. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as the White Hardee Cem, Saucie Cem, and Pelote Cem, which are scattered throughout the pine forests and swamp margins. The transition from river-based transport to rail and road is visible in the presence of Purrysburg Station and established routes like Old Charleston Road.