2017 Map of Longs

About this map

Little River and the meandering Waccamaw River define this coastal Carolina landscape where the state line meets the boundary between Horry and Columbus counties. The geography is characterized by an extensive network of wetlands and swampy basins, including Cawcaw Swamp and Baker Bay, which separate small upland settlements. Local history is anchored by family and community landmarks such as Worthams Ferry and a series of rural burial grounds like Butler Cem and Pleasant Plains Cem. The transition from rural crossroads like Stephens Crossroads and Longs toward the more established settlement of Little River reflects the traditional settlement patterns of the Lowcountry, where development closely followed the high ground between the river and the coastal marshes. Numerous infrastructure points, such as the Waccamaw Bridges and Indigo Bridge, highlight the critical role of river crossings in connecting these otherwise isolated South Carolina and North Carolina border communities.