1960 Map of Ravenel

About this map

The Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the historic Parkers Ferry Road anchor this 1960s study of the South Carolina Lowcountry, documenting the transition from rural rail depots to a modernizing coastal landscape. Near the settlement of Ravenel, researchers can find the Ravenel Station and several family-oriented landmarks such as the Miley Hill Sch and Red Hill Sch. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Rantowles Creek meets the Wallace River, and the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the marshlands toward Johns Island. This environment supported a dense network of country churches, including Sauldam Ch and Bethel Ch, which served the small communities scattered between the Caw Caw Swamp and Bear Swamp. Revisions from 1971 show the emerging infrastructure of the era, while the original topography captures the traditional footprint of Charleston County plantations and hamlets.