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1950 Map of Huger

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Huger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Historic rice plantations and early South Carolina settlements line the East Branch Cooper River in this mid-century portrait of the Lowcountry. The map details a landscape where traditional agricultural estates like Quinby Plantation, Middleburg Plantation, and Richmond Plantation remain prominent features along the waterways. The deep heritage of the region is evident in landmarks such as the Pompion Hill Chapel and the Slave Cem near Quinby Bridge.

Transitioning from the riverbanks, the Francis Marion National Forest dominates the interior, crisscrossed by old routes like the Clements Ferry Road and Northampton Road. Remote communities and social centers, including Bates Store, Old Joe, and several country schools like Quinby Sch, appear amidst the vast wetlands of Smith Swamp and Chappel Swamp. The presence of the Turpentine Dam reflects the area's history of forest industries.