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1956 Map of Parris Island

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Parris Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The US Naval Reservation Marine Recruit Depot dominates the coastal geography of the South Carolina Lowcountry in this mid-century survey. Established on Parris Island, the installation features a complex grid of military infrastructure including Page Field, a Dry Dock, and various parade grounds and training areas. The map details the intricate tidal environment where the Beaufort River and Broad River converge into the Port Royal Sound, highlighting the strategic importance of this amphibious landscape.

Beyond the military reservation, the map traces deep historical roots and local landmarks. To the east on St Helena Island, researchers can find Fort Fremont and the Adam Street Ch, while the southern tip of the quadrangle touches Hilton Head Island near Dolphin Head. Smaller family-named sites like Elliot Cem near Seabrook Landing and the Ribaut Monument offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the evolution of these barrier islands.