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1962 Map of Loris

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Loris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Loris town center serves as the primary hub for this portion of Horry County, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the landscape. This 1962 survey reveals a rural economy deeply tied to the surrounding wetlands, with the expansive Pleasant Meadow Swamp and Mitchell Swamp dictating the placement of settlements and transport routes. Smaller communities like Green Sea, Finklea, and Allsbrook are centered around local churches and schools, such as Finklea High Sch and Silent Grove Ch.

The map is notable for its detailed recording of family-named landmarks and rural crossroads, including Jernigans Crossroads and Sarvis Crossroads. A high density of cemeteries like Patterson Cem and Holt Cem provides significant value for genealogical research. The transition from agricultural fields to dense swamplands is clearly demarcated, with features like Devils Cotton Patch and Hellhole Swamp highlighting the distinct local nomenclature of the South Carolina Lowcountry.