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1987 Map of Lake Waccamaw West

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Lake Waccamaw West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The swampy lowlands of Columbus County define this landscape, where the waters of Lake Waccamaw meet the meandering path of the Waccamaw River. Settlement patterns follow the elevated corridors along the Seaboard System railroad, connecting the communities of Hallsboro, Artesia, and Wananish. The map reveals a deeply rooted rural society characterized by numerous family and community landmarks, including Mount Olive Ch, New Light Ch, and Honey Hill Ch.

Hydrological features dominate the southern and western portions of the quadrangle, where Bogue Swamp and Big Island Swamp isolate landmasses like Big Island and Betsy Burgh Island. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for family burial grounds such as Pierce Cem and Sibbitt Cem. The shoreline of the lake is marked by recreational and utility points like Weavers Landing and Dupree Landing, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and local infrastructure during the late 1980s.