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1969 Map of James Island

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of James Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The coastal environment of Charleston and its surrounding barrier islands are documented in this 1969 survey, featuring a detailed look at the convergence of the Ashley River, Cooper River, and Wando River. The map highlights the significant maritime and military presence of the era, from the U.S. Naval Reservation and Fort Sumter National Monument to the bustling waterfronts of Mt Pleasant and North Charleston.

Beyond the harbor, the landscape transitions into the preserved wilds of the Francis Marion National Forest and the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. The inclusion of bathymetric data reveals the underwater topography of the Atlantic Ocean, showing deep-sea features like the Winyah Scarp, Carolina Seachannel, and Royal Terrace. This map provides a rare perspective of the South Carolina coast before extensive modern development altered the character of its inlets and islands.