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1956 Map of Parris Island

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Parris Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The US Naval Reservation Marine Recruit Depot dominates the landscape of Parris Island in this mid-century survey, showcasing the concentrated military infrastructure of the South Carolina coast. The map details the extensive facility layout, from the Yacht Basin and parade grounds to the aviation history preserved at Page Field. This military presence is situated within a complex network of coastal waterways including the Beaufort River, Cowen Creek, and Port Royal Sound.

Beyond the naval depot, the map documents significant cultural and historical sites on neighboring islands. On St Helena Island, the presence of Fort Fremont and the Old Fort reflect centuries of coastal defense, while Adam Street Ch and Elliot Cem provide essential data for genealogical research. The transition from established settlements like Port Royal and Bermuda Bluff to the undeveloped stretches of Hilton Head Island near Seabrook Landing captures a period before modern resort development transformed the region.