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1953 Map of Little River

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Little River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The settlement of Little River serves as the focal point for this coastal survey at the North Carolina and South Carolina border. The landscape is defined by the complex transition from the Intracoastal Waterway to the shifting sands of Waiter Island and Bird Island. Along the marshy banks, historical landmarks like The Battery and Horse Ford suggest the long-standing navigational and strategic importance of this river mouth. The geography is characterized by intricate tidal features such as Dunn Sound, Milliken Cove, and the narrow passages of The Big Narrows.

Coastal changes are evident in the formation of Sand Dunes and the volatile nature of the inlets, including Little River Inlet and Mad Inlet. The map highlights the isolation of named landmasses like Mink I and Goat Island, which are separated from Little River Neck by a network of creeks and backwaters. This survey documents the shoreline before the intensive modern development of the Grand Strand area, preserving the layout of scattered coastal houses and the early road network around Lewis.