2017 Map of Nichols

About this map

The Little Pee Dee River and Lumber River converge near the Marion and Horry county line, defining a landscape of extensive swamp and bay systems. This 2017 survey shows the agricultural and riverine character of the region, anchored by the settlements of Mullins, Nichols, and Gapway. The map is particularly valuable for genealogists, documenting numerous small burial grounds such as Old Field Cem, Clay Hill Cem, and the Old State Cem located near Black Creek. The terrain is marked by distinctive sandy features like the Bear Sand Ridges, Big Sand Hills, and Long Sand Ridge, which rise above the surrounding wetlands of Ashpole Swamp and Back Swamp. Infrastructure like the Sandy Bluff Bridge and several islands, including Lewis Island and Grapevine Island, highlight the historical importance of river crossings and navigation in this corner of South Carolina.