2017 Map of Loris

About this map

Loris serves as the primary hub of this corner of Horry County, where the street grid of the town center transitions into a landscape dominated by expansive wetlands and family-named rural settlements. The drainage patterns of the coastal plain are clearly defined by the branching waters of Pleasant Meadow Swamp and Mitchell Swamp, which dictate the placement of local roads and historical crossroads. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Harrelson Cem and Patterson Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the area. Distinctive landscape features like the Devils Cotton Patch and numerous bays including Fox Bay and Piney Bay illustrate the unique geological depressions characteristic of the region. From the crossroads at Finklea to the clustered homesteads of Princeville and Live Oak, the map provides a precise record of how agriculture and topography have shaped this South Carolina interior.