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1942 Map of Santee Point

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Santee Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Cat Island Plantation and the coastal marshes of Georgetown County define this maritime landscape at the mouth of the Santee River system. Surveyed originally in 1942 with updates through 1973, the map documents a complex network of tidal waterways including Mosquito Creek, Lagoon Creek, and the Sand Creek Basin. The transition from the mainland to the sea is marked by prominent landforms such as Cat Island, South Island, and the long, sandy stretch of North Island, which features shifting Sand Dunes.

Navigational infrastructure is central to the area's geography, particularly the North Jetty and South Jetty that channel the Winyah Bay Entrance. Further inland, the presence of a Quarantine station and the Cable crossing reflect the historic management of maritime traffic and communication along the South Carolina coast. The map also captures the topography of Pine Ridge and Pine Ridge Pond, providing a detailed view of the natural barriers protecting North Santee Bay from the Atlantic.