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2020 Map of Parris Island

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Parris Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Parris Island and its surrounding coastal waterways dominate this detailed survey, revealing the intricate geography of the South Carolina Lowcountry. The military history of the region is etched into the landscape through the street names of Port Royal, which honor global conflicts and locations such as Saint Mihiel Rd, Guantanamo St, and Yorktown Blvd. To the east, the settlement of Fort Fremont stands near Lands End on Saint Helena Island, overlooking the Port Royal Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.

The southern edge of the map reaches the northern tip of Hilton Head Island, featuring Dolphin Head and the Elliot Cem. This area is defined by a complex network of tidal reaches and creeks, including Whale Branch, Battery Creek, and the Chechessee River. The survey provides a clear view of the relationship between these island communities and the shifting sands of the Middle Shoal and Parris Island Spit before they meet the Atlantic Ocean.