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1920 Map of Ridgeville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Four Hole Swamp and Cypress Swamp dominate this Lowcountry landscape, illustrating a complex network of waterways and wetlands that shaped early 20th-century settlement in South Carolina. The Southern railroad bisects the region, connecting the rural communities of Ridgeville, Dorchester, and Pregnall. The Edisto River winds along the southwestern boundary, featuring local landmarks like Scotch Bluff and the Givhans Bridge.

Social and educational life in 1919 is well-documented through numerous country institutions, including the Cypress Swamp Campmeeting Grounds and uniquely named sites such as the Two Run Church and Mudville School. The map captures a transitional era of transportation, showing the historic Charleston and Augusta Road alongside newer rail developments like the Atlantic Coast Line. The distribution of Zion Church, Elmo School, and the Horse Ford Bridges reflects a landscape where travel was still deeply dictated by the swampy terrain.