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1942 Map of Mc Clellanville

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Mc Clellanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

McClellanville serves as the primary coastal settlement on this 1942 survey, situated where the Francis Marion National Forest meets the tidal marshlands. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of saltwater passages, including the Intracoastal Waterway and winding tidal veins like Casino Creek and Five Fathom Creek. The map documents the extensive reach of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses a labyrinth of islands and mudflats stretching toward the Atlantic Ocean.

Social infrastructure is clustered near the town and forest edge, with markers for the Lincoln Sch, St Peters Ch, and Rhems Ch. The geography reveals a coastline heavily influenced by dynamic water systems, featuring Muddy Bay and prominent landmarks such as Lighthouse Island and Sandy Point Beach. These detailed recordings of local landmarks and water bodies provide a clear view of the South Carolina Lowcountry before modern coastal development altered the rural and wild character of the region.