1943 Map of Santee

About this map

Hampton Plantation and several other named estates line the banks of the river system during the early 1940s, reflecting the enduring coastal plantation landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry. These large tracts are interspersed with small settlements such as Germantown and Wambaw Corner, while much of the western portion of the map is dominated by the Francis Marion National Forest. The geography is defined by the complex branching of the Santee River into the North Santee River and South Santee River, creating significant landmasses like Hampton Island and Cedar Hill Island.