1943 Map of Ladson
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
Magnolia Gardens and the estate at Runnymede flank the Ashley River in this 1943 survey, which documents the rural and early industrial landscapes of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The map captures a critical period of infrastructure development, featuring the Charleston Military Airport and the sprawling Charleston Waterworks on Goose Creek. Three major rail lines—the Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, and Seaboard—bisect the territory, anchoring settlements like Ladson and Tenmile. Local heritage is preserved through markers such as Goose Creek Ch and Ashley Ch, alongside historic names like Otranto and Windsor Hill. This transition era shows the area as it was before suburban expansion, defined by riverine plantations and the strategic intersection of railroads and wartime aviation.
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Editions of this 1943 Ladson Map
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Historical Maps of North Charleston Through Time
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