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2017 Map of McClellanville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McClellanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McClellanville sits at the edge of a complex coastal network where the mainland meets the vast marshlands of the Lowcountry. This environment is defined by the transition from the Francis Marion National Forest to the expansive protected lands of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a landscape heavily carved by water, featuring a dense web of tidal creeks such as Town Creek and Joe and Ben Creek, which eventually feed into Bulls Bay.

Navigational history is evident along the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through the marsh to provide passage behind the barrier islands. Significant landforms like Lighthouse Island, Raccoon Key, and Sandy Point Beach shield the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the road network including Society Rd and River Rd connects the village to smaller crossroads like Moores Corner, illustrating the historic settlement patterns of this coastal region.