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2016 Map of Lake Waccamaw West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lake Waccamaw West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hallsboro and Artesia anchor this low-lying landscape in Columbus County, where the transition from settlement to dense wetland defines the terrain. The northern reaches of Lake Waccamaw dominate the eastern view, fed by numerous waterways including Alligator Br and Bogue Swamp. This area was a vital corridor for travel and trade between the lake and the Waccamaw River to the south, evidenced by the cluster of small communities and the rail-oriented layout of Wananish.

Genealogists can trace family lines through several rural burial grounds such as Sibbitt Cem, Pierce Cem, and Batten Cem. The map reveals the intricate network of swampy islands including Long Island, Big Island, and Kentuck Island, highlighting how the natural drainage of The Cove and Cove Canal shaped the local footprint. Landmarks like Mount Hebron Memorial Park and the intersection at Jonesboro Crossing provide specific points of interest for those studying the social geography of the region.