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2014 Map of Laurel Bay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Laurel Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Broad River serves as the central artery for this South Carolina coastal region, separating the interior marshes of Jasper Co from the developed communities of Port Royal Island. On the eastern bank, the concentrated residential layout of Laurel Bay is flanked by several small neighborhoods such as Irongate, Pinewood, and White Oaks. This area exhibits a transition from established settlements to the expansive wetlands and tidal creeks that define the Lowcountry. Along the western reaches, names like Salvesbarg Landing and Bolon Hall Landing indicate long-standing access points to the complex network of waterways, including Boyd Creek and Euhaw Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds noted across the landscape, including Republican Hall Cem, Salvesbarg Cem, and Fripp Cem. The Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge provides a primary connection across the river, linking the mainland to the cluster of islands and necks such as Hazzard Neck and Bellinger Neck. The map provides a clear record of land use ranging from the agricultural legacy of Pleasant Farm to the maritime geography of Whale Branch and Chechessee River.