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2013 Map of Lake Waccamaw West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lake Waccamaw West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Waccamaw and its northwestern shoreline dominate this 2013 survey, revealing the complex water systems of Columbus County. The landscape is defined by the transition from the expansive waters of The Cove to the dense, low-lying drainage of Bogue Swamp and the Waccamaw River. The mapping details a series of landforms within the wetlands, including Long Island, Big Island, and Kentuck Island, alongside engineered features like Cove Canal.

Settlement patterns follow the established rail and road corridors north of the lake, where the communities of Hallsboro, Artesia, and Wananish are situated. Family-named landmarks and local sites such as Jonesboro Crossing, Redbug, and Dupree Landing provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local heritage. The dense network of branches and swamps, including White Oak Br and Jockey Branch, illustrates the persistent hydrology that has shaped the development of this coastal plain region.