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2017 Map of Laurel Bay

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Laurel Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Broad River serves as the central artery of this coastal landscape, dividing the mainland of Beaufort Co from the island-dotted reaches of Jasper Co. The intricate tidal network is defined by numerous necks and islands, including Hogs Neck, Bellinger Neck, and Cotton Island, reflecting a topography deeply tied to the Lowcountry’s water-dominated geography. Small settlements and residential clusters such as Laurel Bay and Burton are situated on the eastern side, while the western side remains more characteristic of maritime forest and marshland near Ridgeland.

Genealogists can identify several community burial sites, from Republican Hall Cem in the north to the Fripp Cem near the river’s southern curves. Landmarks like Chechessee Bluff and the Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge provide specific points of reference for navigating the marsh-heavy terrain. The map documents a modern layout of coastal South Carolina, where historic landforms like Whale Island and Barnwell Island meet the evolving suburban infrastructure of the Beaufort area.