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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

The East Branch Cooper River corridor dominates this Berkeley County landscape, revealing an intricate network of historical estates and lowcountry wetlands. Large properties like Bossis Plantation, Quinby Plantation, and Middleburg Plantation line the river, their boundaries defined by levees and private reserves such as Upper Reserve and Lower Reserve. The map documents a complex hydraulic history, with numerous canals, runs, and the Turpentine Dam situated within the Francis Marion National Forest.

Social and religious life in this era is anchored by numerous small community hubs, including Huger and Charity. The presence of Slave Cem, Zion Ch, and the Brickyard Sch provides significant material for genealogical research. Connectivity is traced via historic routes like the Clements Ferry Road and the Northampton Road, while landmarks such as the Northampton Fire Tower and Quinby Bridge mark the intersection of navigation and forest management.