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1990 Map of Lockwoods Folly

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Lockwoods Folly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Lockwoods Folly River dominates this coastal landscape, winding through a complex system of marshes and cuts before reaching the Lockwoods Folly Inlet. By the late 1980s, the area shows a distinct contrast between the established fishing and boat-building community of Varnamtown and the burgeoning recreational developments along the coast. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path behind the barrier islands, separating the mainland from the dense grid of Long Beach and Holden Beach.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Mercer Landing and Lennon Crossroads. The presence of several churches, such as Zion Hill Ch and Dixon Chapel, highlights the inland social centers that predated the coastal expansion. From the quiet waters of Mercers Mill Pond to the residential streets of Sunset Harbor, the map documents a transition from a traditional riverine economy to a modern maritime and leisure-focused geography.