1942 Map of Mc Clellanville

About this map

The coastal village of McClellanville serves as the primary hub of this Lowcountry landscape, situated where Jeremy Creek meets the tidal marshlands. Photogrammetric data from 1942 reveals a community deeply integrated with its maritime surroundings, featuring the Lincoln Sch and nearby rural crossroads like Moores Corner. North of the town, the Francis Marion National Forest dominates the terrestrial landscape, while the southern half of the sheet is defined by the intricate labyrinth of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. This complex network of waterways, including the Intracoastal Waterway and Five Fathom Creek, illustrates the essential waterborne transport routes of the era. From the barrier sands of Lighthouse Island to the inland Rhems Ch, the map captures a delicate balance between established forest reserves, fishing village life, and the vast Atlantic tidal systems.