2020 Map of Maple Cane Swamp

About this map

The Edisto River meanders through the heart of this Lowcountry landscape, defining the boundary between Dorchester and Colleton counties. This 2020 survey highlights a terrain dominated by expansive wetlands and riverine systems, including the Four Hole Swamp to the east and the significant Big Bay Swamp to the south. Historically significant crossings such as Harleys Bridge, Givhans Bridge, and Horse Ford Bridge facilitate movement across these waterways, connecting the high ground at Holly Ridge and Cane Island to the broader regional road network. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for several family-associated burial grounds, including the Givhans Ferry Cem, Rumph Cem, and Muckenfuss Cem, many of which are situated near established roads like Sandridge Rd and Zion Rd.