1984 Map of Ocean Forest

About this map

Myrtle Beach and the neighboring community of Ocean Forest are captured here during a period of significant coastal development in the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a landscape where established neighborhoods and community centers meet the natural drainage systems of the Grand Strand, such as Canepatch Swash and Deephead Swash. The inland boundary is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway, while the shoreline features a dense network of residential streets from 45th Ave N up to 82d Ave N. Local social and educational foundations are visible through several community institutions, including Coastal Academy, Memorial Stadium, and a concentration of local congregations like Northside Ch, Phillips Ch, and St Andrews Ch. The presence of the Pine Lakes Country Club and numerous coastal swashes reflects the traditional land use patterns of this South Carolina resort corridor before the most modern intensifications.