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1968 Map of James Island

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of James Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Charleston and its harbor defenses anchor this mid-century topographic survey of the South Carolina coast. The map highlights a landscape defined by the convergence of the Ashley River, Cooper River, and Wando River, where urban centers like North Charleston were expanding alongside vital military installations. Historical coastal fortifications including Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie remain prominent landmarks, overseeing the entrance to the harbor near Sullivans Island and Morris Island.

Beyond the immediate harbor, the map reveals the intricate network of barrier islands and sounds that characterize the region. The Francis Marion National Forest occupies a significant portion of the northern mainland, while the coastline stretches from Kiawah Island and Folly Beach up to Cape Romain and Bull Bay. Smaller settlements and airstrips like Carolina Skyways and Remley appear among the marshes and bays, documenting the transportation and infrastructure of the Lowcountry prior to late-century developments.