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1986 Map of Kingstree

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Kingstree
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Black River and Pee Dee River systems dominate this mid-1980s landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry, winding through a complex network of wetlands and swamps such as Big Swamp and Gunter Island. This area, centered on the historic crossroads of Kingstree and Lake City, reflects a transition from the agricultural interior to the coastal marshes of Murrells Inlet. The presence of the Seaboard System Railroad highlights the ongoing importance of rail transport for inland towns like Salters Depot, Cades, and Greeleyville.

Coastal development is evident along the Atlantic Ocean at Garden City Beach and Socastee, while the Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the eastern terrain. Inland, the map reveals numerous small communities and family-named landmarks like Baker Crossroads and Rabon Crossroads, providing valuable detail for those researching local lineage or the geographic evolution of Williamsburg and Georgetown counties. Protected areas including Woods Bay State Park and Huntington Beach State Park preserve the native character of the river basins and shoreline.