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2017 Map of Ravenel

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ravenel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Caw Caw Swamp and Horse Savanna dominate the low-lying interior of this coastal South Carolina landscape, where the historical drainage patterns of Fishburne Cr and Wallace Cr define the settlement boundaries. The map marks a significant cultural site at the Tomb of Colonel William Washington, reflecting the area's deep ties to the American Revolutionary era. Connectivity is centered on the corridor between Ravenel and Rantowles, where modern transit routes follow the general path of the legacy Railroad Ave.

Near the eastern edge, the Intracoastal Waterway and Stono River segment the land toward Johns Island, highlighting the maritime character of the Charleston vicinity. Further inland, the map captures a mix of residential growth and rural preservation, with family-named landmarks like Berry Hill and Hughes Cem providing essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The proximity of the Dorchester and Charleston county line illustrates the jurisdictional divisions within these coastal wetlands.