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1919 Map of Ladson

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Ladson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Goose Creek Reservoir dominates this low-country landscape just north of Charleston, where the Charleston Waterworks manages the region's vital resources. The area is a dense network of early 20th-century transportation, crisscrossed by the Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, and Seaboard Air Line railroads. These lines connect historic riverside estates and industrial hubs, such as the Ashley Phosphate station and Ingleside. Along the banks of the Ashley River, notable sites like Magnolia Gardens and Runnymede reflect the long-standing cultural and horticultural heritage of the region.

Local history is preserved through the mapping of the Jenkins Industrial School and numerous rural houses of worship like Goose Creek Church and Ashley Church. The map also captures several distinct settlements that serve as rail stops or crossroads, including Midland Park, Saxon, and Ladson. Topographic details reveal the low-lying nature of the terrain, characterized by the Ancrum Swamp and the various creeks feeding into the reservoir system.