1943 Map of James Island

About this map

Sol Legare Island and the intricate marshlands of the James Island quadrangle appear here during the Second World War, showing a coastal landscape defined by tidal inlets and small agrarian settlements. The map illustrates the strategic and maritime importance of the area, featuring the Morris Island Coast Guard Station and the James Island Airport north of Seaside. Significant historical landmarks such as Secessionville and Payne Chapel are clearly marked, providing essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The transition from the rural interior of James Island to the burgeoning beachfront at Folly Beach is evident, connected by Kings Road and Stono Road. This survey, revised from 1941 aerial photography, captures the low-lying topography of Morris Island and Oak Island before extensive modern development altered the South Carolina shoreline.