1920 Map of Ridgeville

About this map

The Edisto River and the massive Four Hole Swamp dominate this 1920 portrait of the South Carolina Lowcountry. During this era, the landscape was a complex network of wetlands and river landings, where transportation relied heavily on crossings like Givhans Bridge, the Scotch Bluff Bridge, and the Horse Ford Bridges. Small agricultural and rail communities are scattered throughout, including Harleyville, Pregnall, and Ridgeville, which served as hubs along the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads.