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1920 Map of Ravenels

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Ravenels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Ashley River and Stono River define a landscape of deep Lowcountry history, where early settlements and industrial sites appear alongside extensive wetlands like Caw Caw Swamp. The map highlights several notable estates and landmarks, including Middleton Garden, Runnymede, and the site of Old Dorchester, reflecting centuries of development along these tidal waterways. Industrial operations are evidenced by the Bula Mines and Ashley Phosphate, while the Tyler Tea Farm represents a unique agricultural endeavor for the period.

Transportation networks are heavily integrated into the river system, with the Southern Railway, Atlantic Coast Line, and Seaboard Air Line crossing the terrain. The presence of the Goose Creek Reservoir and the Charleston Waterworks indicates the growing infrastructure needs of the region during the early twentieth century. These details provide a clear view of the transition from older plantation-era sites to modern rail and water utility systems.