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1943 Map of Outland

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Outland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Pee Dee River defines the eastern landscape of this South Carolina lowcountry region, winding through a network of wetlands and historic river landings. This 1943 survey, updated with 1970s photorevisions, shows a rural economy centered on the numerous family-named junctions that dot the interior, including Huggins Crossroads, Miller Crossroads, and Cribb Crossroads. These points served as local hubs for the surrounding farms and swamp-bordering communities during the mid-20th century.

Water and terrain significantly influenced settlement patterns here, as seen in the vast Squirrel Run Bay and Carvers Bay depressions. The map documents cultural landmarks like Jerusalem Ch and Hucks Field Cem, while the southern reaches reveal the footprint of the U S Army Reservation. This interplay of natural swamp drainage systems like Boser Swamp and human infrastructure highlights the unique topography of Britton Neck and its neighboring districts.