2020 Map of Nichols

About this map

The confluence of the Lumber River and the Little Pee Dee River dominates this portion of the Coastal Plain, creating a complex landscape of winding channels, swamps, and bays. The town of Nichols sits at the northern edge of this drainage system, while Mullins occupies the western plateau. The terrain is characterized by distinctive formations like the Big Sand Hills and Bear Sand Ridges, which rise above the surrounding wetlands of Back Swamp and Raft Swamp. Numerous family and community landmarks are scattered throughout the rural sections, including the Old State Cemetery and the Nazarene Cemetery near Gapway. The mapping of these waterways reveals a network of islands and named reaches such as Lewis Island, Turkeypen Island, and the curved shoreline of Red Bluff, illustrating the historical reliance on these river corridors for navigation and boundary marking between Marion and Horry counties.