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2020 Map of Laurel Bay

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Laurel Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Broad River serves as the central artery for this coastal landscape, separating the mainland reaches of Ridgeland and Murad from the expansive Port Royal Island. This 2020 survey illustrates a complex network of marshes and tidal waterways, including Whale Branch, Euhaw Creek, and the Chechessee River, which surround numerous landforms like Corn Island, Bird Island, and Lemon Island. The topography is defined by low-lying necks and points, such as Hazzard Neck and Deloss Point, where water and land continuously intersect.

Residential developments at Laurel Bay and Port Royal are mapped alongside significant local landmarks. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of several burial sites like Republican Hall Cemetery, Salvesbarg Cemetery, and Habersham Cemetery provides precise locations for family research. The Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge links the island to the mainland, reflecting the modern infrastructure that connects these historically distinct island communities.