
The Ashepoo River meanders through the heart of this Lowcountry landscape, defining a region characterized by expansive wetlands and established rural communities. Several distinct swamps, including the Great Swamp, Remick Swamp, and Bluehouse Swamp, dominate the drainage patterns between the larger settlements of Walterboro and Hendersonville. The map captures a high level of detail for local history, recording the locations of multiple burial grounds such as the Grover Church Graveyard, Zion Church Graveyard, and Saint James Church Graveyard. These sites, along with small crossroads like Bluehouse Corners and Ritter, reflect the enduring settlement patterns of Colleton County. The modern transportation network is anchored by Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 17 Alternate, which cut through the forested terrain and bypass the older agrarian centers.
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1918 · Walterboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Green Pond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Yemassee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Cummings
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Yemassee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Green Pond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cummings
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Walterboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000