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1944 Map of Outland

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Outland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Lowcountry wetlands and rural crossroads define this 1940s landscape, where the Pee Dee River winds through the eastern reaches of Woodbury. The terrain is dominated by vast swamp systems, including Soccee Swamp and Bells Swamp, alongside the distinct circular depression of Carvers Bay. This era shows a community structured around family-named junctions such as Miller Crossroads, Pope Crossroads, and Cribb Crossroads, serving as vital meeting points for the surrounding farmsteads.

A significant portion of the southern area is occupied by the U S Army Bombing Range, specifically the Pee Dee and Choppee No. 5 section, reflecting wartime land use. Educational and religious life is anchored by landmarks like the Deep Creek School and several rural congregations, including Walkers Chapel and Jerusalem Church. This map preserves the intricate network of local routes like Williams Hill Road and Johnny Young Road before later 20th-century development altered the traditional rural character of the region.