1958 Map of North Charleston

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The Cooper River and its intricate tidal creeks dominate this landscape, illustrating the heavy military and industrial footprint of the mid-20th century. Massive tracts of land are designated as the U S Naval Reservation and the U S Military Reservation, which include the Port Terminal and the Charleston Transportation Corps Depot. This era shows North Charleston expanding into planned residential pockets like Oak Terrace and around the distinctive Park Circle, where schools and churches like St Peters Ch served a growing population.