2016 Map of Old Dock

About this map

The Waccamaw River carves a winding path through the lowlands of Columbus County, defining a landscape of sprawling wetlands and named islands. In this riverine environment, settlements like Old Dock and Riverview occupy the higher ground between the swampy interior and the broader White Marsh. The map reveals a dense concentration of family burial grounds, such as Clewis Cem, Etheridge Cem, and Ross Cem, which provide significant genealogical touchstones for the area's long-established residents. The drainage patterns are meticulously documented, from the Mark Pine Canal to the natural flow of Gum Swamp Run and Juniper Cr. These waterways, alongside features like The Fishponds and Clifton Island, illustrate how the terrain dictated the development of roads like Crusoe Island Rd and Dock Rd, which navigate the few dry passages through the Green Swamp and surrounding basins.