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1962 Map of Hardeeville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hardeeville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Savannah River serves as the western boundary of this coastal plain landscape, where the Lowcountry terrain transitions into a complex network of wetlands and pine forests. Hardeeville sits at the junction of the Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads, its mid-century growth influenced by the convergence of the Old Charleston Road and the Becks Ferry Road. Significant family and religious landmarks are scattered through the area, including the White Hardee Cem and Mt Calvary Ch, reflecting deep-seated local genealogies.

The interior is defined by extensive named wetlands like Hog Crawl Swamp and Fivemile Swamp, interspersed with small settlements such as Purrysburg and Morgan. Along the river, Mill Stone Landing and Purrysburg Landing indicate long-standing water access points. Later revisions to the map highlight the evolving transportation infrastructure, specifically the emergence of large-scale interchanges along the interstate corridor cutting through Brickyard and the Indigo Swamp.