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1944 Map of Ravenels
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1944 Map of Ravenels

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Old Dorchester and its nearby Old Fort sit prominently on the northern banks of the Ashley River, marking a landscape where colonial history meets World War II-era infrastructure. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural estates and historic sites like Middleton Garden to industrial developments such as Bula Mines and the Ashley Phosphate works. The rail-heavy economy of the 1940s is evident in the convergence of the Southern Railway, Atlantic Coast Line, and Seaboard Air Line, which linked rural settlements like Rantowles and Ladson to the coastal ports.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.1 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain