2017 Map of Sheldon

About this map

The tidal landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry is defined here by the confluence of the Broad River, Pocotaligo River, and the Coosawhatchie River. In the early 21st century, this area remains a network of marshes, islands, and necks, such as Mackay Point and Gregorie Neck, where land and water merge into a complex estuarine system. The settlement pattern is characterized by small communities and rural roads that follow the high ground, including Sheldon, Fairview, and Gardens Corner. Historic travel corridors are evident in labels like Old Sheldon Church Rd and Stoney Creek Cemetery Rd, which point to the deep-rooted colonial and ecclesiastical history of the region. On Port Royal Island and Brays Island, the map reveals a modern landscape where old plantation tracts and farm holdings have transitioned into residential developments and conservation areas, connected by the central artery of Trask Pkwy.