2017 Map of Ocean Bay

About this map

The Francis Marion National Forest defines this coastal South Carolina landscape, where the interplay of low-lying wetlands and timbered tracts is evidenced by the numerous water bodies and drainage canals. Named for the distinct terrain feature Ocean Bay, the area is heavily marked by blackwater systems including Ion Swamp, Willow Hall Swamp, and King Swamp. These wetlands are drained by an intricate network of creeks like Awendaw Creek and Cooter Cr, along with the Withey Wood Canal. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies small, isolated burial grounds such as Halfway Creek Cem and Apple Old Field Cem. Modern recreation and traditional forest management intersect here, shown through the extensive Wambaw Cycle Trail and the long-distance Swamp Fox / Palmetto Trail, which provide access to the interior of this heavily wooded Berkeley and Charleston County borderland.