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1950 Map of Kittredge

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Kittredge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The tidal reaches of the West Branch Cooper River and East Branch Cooper River converge at The Tee, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and historic riverfront settlements in Berkeley County. This 1950 survey highlights the prominence of the river-based economy and social structure, centered around landings like Strawberry Landing and Cote Bas Landing. The presence of the historic Strawberry Chapel and the nearby Strawberry Ferry Road underscores the long-standing transport network that pre-dates modern infrastructure.

Military and conservation interests dominate the southern and eastern extents of the map. The U S Army Ordnance Depot (Liberty Hall) occupies a significant tract south of Back River, while the northern region is protected within the Francis Marion National Forest. Cultural landmarks like Cypress Gardens and the Promised Land Sch provide essential geographic markers for genealogists tracing family roots in this rural coastal plain.