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1958 Map of Jasper

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Jasper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Jasper County and Beaufort County boundary line bisects this coastal South Carolina landscape, which is defined by a dense network of tidal waterways and extensive wetlands. The Okatie River and Colleton River wind through the eastern half of the map, supporting several historic access points such as Baileys Landing and Cherry Point Landing. The era's connectivity is further marked by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which cuts a straight path through the inland swamps and forests toward the southern settlement of Pritchard.

Rural community life is centered around numerous parish churches and cemeteries, including St Lukes Ch and Bethlehem Ch. The map reveals the layout of established areas like Pinckney Colony and smaller settlements such as Jaxville and Jasper. Extensive marshlands like Kato Bay, Whig Swamp, and the Great Swamp dominate the western terrain, illustrating the persistent challenge of coastal drainage in the lowcountry.