2017 Map of James Island

About this map

James Island and the surrounding coastal marshlands of South Carolina appear here in a period of established residential growth and preserved maritime heritage. The landscape is defined by the intricate network of tidal waterways such as James Island Creek, Simpson Cr, and the Stono River, which separate various landmasses including Sol Legare Island and Bowen Island. The settlement of Secessionville remains a focal point on the map, connected via Fort Lamar Rd to the broader island infrastructure. Further south, the oceanfront community of Folly Beach sits on Folly Island, separated from the mainland by Cutoff Reach. The map provides detailed local geography for researchers, showing everything from the Holy Cross Cem and Centerville to the Charleston Executive Airport on the western edge. This coastal topography reveals how the barrier islands and inlets like Lighthouse Inlet and Stono Inlet shape the region's relationship with the Atlantic Ocean.