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1985 Map of Saint George

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Saint George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie dominate the northern and eastern portions of this mid-1980s planimetric study, marking the Lowcountry landscape where the Santee River and the Cooper River headwaters converge. The interior is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, most notably the expansive Four Hole Swamp and Cypress Swamp, which separate upland settlements like St George and Holly Hill from the surrounding river basins. This era shows the established path of the Southern Railway and Seaboard System lines as they cut through rural timber and agricultural lands.

Local landmarks such as the Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery and Givhans Ferry State Park reflect the region's focus on conservation and recreation near the Edisto River. Smaller, scattered communities like Eutawville, Bowman, and Branchville appear as vital rural hubs, while the growing footprint of Summerville is visible in the southeast, signaling the suburban expansion from the coast toward the river-fed interior.