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2017 Map of Kiawah Island

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kiawah Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kiawah Island sits at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in this modern survey, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate barrier island geography and residential development. The map details a complex network of coastal roads including Governors Dr, Flyway Dr, and Ocean Course Dr, which wind through the maritime environment. The island is separated from the mainland and Johns Island by the Kiawah River, with numerous points such as Shullbred Point, Eagle Point, and Cinder Point extending into the tidal marshlands.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with tidal flows like Cinder Cr and Bass Cr cutting through the northern reaches of the island. On the eastern tip, Sandy Point marks the transition into the open sea. This record provides a clear look at the late-2010s layout of the island's gated communities and world-class golf courses, tracing the footprints of River Course Ln and Turtle Point Ln across the low-lying terrain of Charleston County.