1969 Map of James Island

About this map

Charleston and its surrounding barrier islands are captured here during a period of significant coastal development and military presence. This 1:250,000-scale overview emphasizes the complex maritime geography of the South Carolina coast, from the US Naval Reservation along the Cooper River to the established neighborhoods of Mount Pleasant and St Andrews. The map details the transition from urban centers like Charleston Heights to the protected wetlands of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Notable landmarks such as Fort Sumter National Monument and Ft Moultrie underscore the area's deep naval history. For those tracing local development, the map shows the footprint of communities like Scanlonville and The Groves before the intensification of modern suburban expansion, while marking the critical transport links provided by the SCL railroad and the Cooper River and Wando River systems.