Great Pee-Dee-River and its intricate network of tributaries dominate this coastal South Carolina landscape, defining the boundaries of local life and industry. The winding water of Thoroughfare Creek and Guendalose Creek weave through low-lying marshlands and island formations like Sandy Island and Bull Island. This 2011 survey reveals a settlement pattern largely dictated by the river system, with landing points such as Upper Topsaw Landing and Lower Topsaw Landing serving as critical access points. Inland, small communities like Plantersville and Saint Pauls are linked by a network of rural roads such as Plantersville Rd and Exodus Dr. The transition from the Black Swamp in the west to the confluence of the Waccamaw River and Prince Creek in the southeast highlights the complex hydrography of the Georgetown County coastline.
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1942 · Magnolia Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Waverly Mills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Yauhannah
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Bucksville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Carvers Bay
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Brookgreen
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Plantersville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Georgetown North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · Outland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1944 · Outland
USGS Topo · 1:31,680