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2020 Map of James Island

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of James Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Secessionville and the surrounding marshlands south of Charleston define the intricate geography of this coastal region. The landscape is a network of tidal passages and islands, where James Island Creek and the Stono River wind through residential developments and preserved wetlands. On James Island, established neighborhoods like Centerville and Three Trees sit alongside newer infrastructure, while the Holy Cross Cem serves as a point of local genealogical interest.

The southern edge of the map reveals the transition from interior tidal creeks to the Atlantic Ocean. Folly Beach stretches along the coast, separated from the mainland by Cutoff Reach and various hammock islands such as Oak Island and Pea Island. The importance of maritime navigation and history is clear at Lighthouse Point and the nearby Lighthouse Inlet, which provides access to the open sea between the shores of Morris Island and the barrier beach communities.