1950 Map of Nichols

About this map

The Little Pee Dee River and its expansive Little Pee Dee River Swamp dominate this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary between Marion and Horry counties. This area is characterized by a dense network of blackwater features, including Black Creek, White Oak Lake, and numerous named bays such as Noel Bay and Hamish Bay. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting the larger community of Mullins to the town of Nichols in the northeast. This 1950 edition captures a rural South Carolina economy still deeply tied to the river and rail, where river crossings like Grice Ferry and the Sandy Bluff Bridge served as vital infrastructure for local transit between the sand hills and the fertile agricultural plots. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous small schools and churches including Old Field School and Mill Creek Church.