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1990 Map of Saint George

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Saint George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Santee River basin and the Lowcountry of South Carolina are captured here during the 1990s, showcasing a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and major hydroelectric impoundments. The geography is anchored by the massive waters of Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie, connected via the Ditch and the industrial Tailrace Canal near Moncks Corner. Between these reservoirs and the Edisto River to the south lies a network of significant blackwater systems, most notably the wide corridor of Four Hole Swamp and Wassamassaw Swamp.

Railroad-aligned settlements such as St George, Branchville, and Holly Hill dot the interior, while the growing suburban footprint of Summerville expands in the southeast. Cultural and natural preservation sites are prominent, including Santee State Park on the lakeshore and the riverside Givhans Ferry State Park, providing a detailed look at the region's 20th-century hydrology and conservation patterns.