2017 Map of Kiawah Island OE E

About this map

Kiawah Island and the eastern reach of its sandy shoreline dominate the northwestern corner of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape gives way to the open Atlantic Ocean. The geography is defined by the shifting barrier island dynamics at Sandy Point, situated where the tidal waters of the Stono Inlet meet the sea. This 2017 edition documents the coastal boundary of Charleston County as it extends far offshore, reflecting the importance of maritime jurisdictions in the Lowcountry. Because the majority of the map covers open water, it highlights the specific intersection of the Stono Inlet channel and the Atlantic, a critical point for local navigation and coastal geomorphology study.