1940 Map of Myrtle Beach

About this map

Myrtle Beach appears here in the years before mid-century development transformed the Grand Strand, showing a landscape defined by coastal wetlands and the newly completed Intracoastal Waterway. The town core is tightly clustered near Withers Swash, while the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and Kings Highway serve as the primary conduits for travel and commerce. Inland, rural life persists in settlements like Socastee and Stalvey, centered around landmarks such as St Stephen Ch and Big Swamp Sch. Along the shoreline, early recreational and memorial sites are established, including Myrtle Beach State Park and Oceanwood Memorial Park. The map documents a specific coastal geography where numerous natural inlets, such as Deephead Swash and Canepatch Swash, dictated the placement of early roads and the Ocean Forest Club.