2017 Map of Saint Stephen

About this map

Saint Stephen serves as the primary hub in this Lowcountry landscape, situated where the boundary of the Francis Marion National Forest meets the developed corridors of Berkeley County. The mapping reveals a transition from the managed timberlands and swamps of the national forest to the residential and industrial clusters of Russellville. This area is defined by its complex hydrology, with the Santee River winding along the border with Williamsburg County, complemented by numerous drainage systems like Halfway Swamp and Walker Swamp. Historical footprints remain visible through several family and community burial grounds, including the Oldfield Plantation Cem and Keller Cem. The infrastructure of the era is marked by the presence of Lake Moultrie at the southwestern edge and the crossing at Murrays Ferry Bridge, illustrating the long-standing importance of river navigation and water management in this part of South Carolina.