2010 Map of Lake Waccamaw West

About this map

Lake Waccamaw dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, its waters framed by a complex network of wetlands and small settlements in Columbus County. The western shore is defined by Bogue Swamp, a vast hydrologic system that influences the local geography and drainage through features like Alligator Branch and Boggy Branch. Along the northern rail corridor, the historical communities of Hallsboro, Artesia, and Wananish appear, each linked by the transit infrastructure that drove local development. Genealogy researchers will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, including Batten Cemetery, Pierce Cemetery, and Sibbitt Cemetery. The map also details the transition from the structured street grids near the Lake Waccamaw Post Office to the low-lying reaches of Betsy Burgh Island and Big Island, illustrating the delicate balance between habitation and the riverine environment of the Waccamaw River.