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1979 Map of Maple Cane Swamp

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Maple Cane Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Edisto River snakes through the South Carolina Lowcountry, marking the boundary between Dorchester and Colleton Counties. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages, including the expansive Indian Field Swamp, Maple Cane Swamp, and Four Hole Swamp. These waterways dictated the early settlement patterns of the region, visible in the family-named landings and bridges that provided access to the river's resources.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, including several rural churches such as St Johns Ch, Edisto Ch, and Little Rock Ch. The map preserves the locations of numerous family burial grounds, including the Muckenfuss, Ferguson, and Johnson cemeteries. To the south, Givhans Ferry State Park stands as a focal point for recreation along the river bluffs, while historic thoroughfares like the Wire Road and Old Dam Road trace the overland routes through the timbered bottomlands.