2020 Map of Saint Phillips Island

About this map

Saint Helena Island and the surrounding Sea Islands appear as a complex network of marshes, tidal creeks, and small settlements in this 2020 study of coastal South Carolina. On the northern portion of the island, family landmarks and local history are preserved in several burial grounds, including Frogmore Cem, Pritchard Cem, and Orange Grove Cem. The landscape is defined by the shifting interface between land and the Atlantic Ocean, where significant waterways like the Harbor River and Station Creek isolate islands such as Sheep Island and the protected terrain of Saint Phillips Island. Small communities like Longwood and Scott are connected by rural routes such as Seaside Rd and Lands End Rd, reflecting the modern road network laid over a geography shaped by the Story River and Skull Creek. This map captures the precise shoreline and inlet positions, including Trenchards Inlet and Pritchards Inlet, which are critical for understanding the evolving coastal topography of Beaufort County.