1943 Map of Kilsock Bay

About this map

The low-lying wetlands of Georgetown County are dominated by the extensive Little Kilsock Bay and Big Kilsock Bay, which illustrate the distinct "Carolina Bay" elliptical depressions characteristic of this coastal plain. In the early 1940s, this landscape was a network of tidal waters and swampy interiors, with the Sampit River and Wadmacon Creek framing the region's geography. Settlement patterns appear concentrated on slightly higher ground, with small communities such as Sampit, Cumberland, and New Hope linked by unimproved roads. The presence of St Paul Ch and Friendship Ch indicates the established social hubs for rural residents. Industrial or forestry observation is marked by a Lookout Tower overlooking Summons Swamp, while terrain features like Bron Neck and Kilsock Island emerge from the surrounding marsh, providing a clear look at the area's complex drainage system before mid-century development.