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1943 Map of Kilsock Bay

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Kilsock Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Sampit River and Wadmacon Creek define this low-lying coastal landscape, where the tides and drainage patterns shaped early South Carolina settlements. The map highlights the transition from riverine wetlands like Boggy Swamp and Summons Swamp to the distinctive landforms of Little Kilsock Bay and Big Kilsock Bay. These elliptical depressions, common to the region, appear alongside Kilsock Island, illustrating a unique topography between the river basins.

Local life is anchored by small communities and rural congregations, including Cumberland, New Hope, and Lodge Hall. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of St Paul Ch, Friendship Ch, and Cumberland Ch, which served as social hubs for the families of Britton Neck. The presence of a Lookout Tower and a section of road marked as under construction indicates the gradual modernization of Georgetown County infrastructure during the mid-20th century.