1990 Map of Myrtle Beach

About this map

Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and the expansive coastline of the Grand Strand anchor this 1990 survey of the border region between South Carolina and North Carolina. The map documents the dense string of beach communities, from Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach in the south, up through Cherry Grove Beach and across the state line to the barrier islands. In contrast to the developed shore, the interior is defined by the winding Waccamaw River and a complex network of coastal wetlands including Rice Patch Bay, Bear Swamp, and Cawcaw Swamp. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight line behind the coast, facilitating maritime traffic through the Little River region. Further east, the map details the mouth of the Cape Fear River and the strategic location of Fort Caswell on Bald Head Island. This edition captures the area just as the military installation was nearing its final years of active operation, providing a clear picture of the region's late-century coastal infrastructure.