1943 Map of Rhems

About this map

The winding Black River and its dense network of tributaries, such as Black Mingo Creek, define the landscape along the boundary of Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties. This mid-century view shows a rural society centered around small settlements and estates, including Rhems Plantation and Wee Neel Plantation. The importance of water and overland transport is evident in features like Browns Ferry, providing a look at a time before modern infrastructure fully bridged these lowcountry wetlands.