2014 Map of Pringletown

About this map

Four Hole Swamp defines the western corridor of this Lowcountry landscape, winding through the borderlands of Berkeley and Dorchester counties. Small, established settlements like Spring Hill and Pringletown are situated along the historic north-south artery of Old Gilliard Rd, reflecting a rural settlement pattern rooted in local agriculture and timber. The map reveals a dense network of family-named cemeteries, including Sandridge Cem, Springhill Cem, and Mims Lake Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of South Carolina. The terrain is characterized by wetlands and natural depressions, such as Tupelo Bay and Lake Merkel, while human infrastructure is most prominent at the Four Hole Bridge where Us-78 crosses the primary swamp. This 2014 survey documents the area's continued reliance on its traditional road network and water-bound geography.