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2014 Map of Nixonville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Nixonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Waccamaw River carves a winding path through this corner of Horry County, defining a landscape of blackwater swamps and riverside landings. The river's influence is evident in the many named wetlands such as Steritt Swamp, Beaverdam Swamp, and Socastee Swamp that frame the higher ground where settlements like Grahamville and Nixonville developed. On the eastern side of the river, Bear Bluff stands as a notable landmark overlooking the water near Jones Big Swamp.

Genealogists will find several family-named burial sites located across the quadrangle, including Graham Cem, Reaves Cem, and Thompkins Cem. The map reflects a period of modern residential expansion near Conway and Myrtle Trace, yet maintains its rural character with older community markers like Vina and Jaluco. Numerous landings along the Waccamaw, such as Steep Landing and Lees Landing, highlight the historical importance of river access to these coastal plain communities.