1988 Map of Sheldon
USGS Topo · Published 1988About this map
The tidal landscape of the South Carolina Lowcountry is defined here by the confluence of the Broad River, the Coosawhatchie River, and the Pocotaligo River as they meet the Port Royal Sound. This 1988 survey captures a complex network of marshlands, necks, and islands, including Scotts Neck, Brays Island, and Halls Island. The settlement at Sheldon and the crossroads of Gardens Corner serve as the primary inland hubs, while coastal features like Seabrook Island and Seabrook Point illustrate the local geography along Whale Branch. The map indicates a transition from inland agricultural or wooded tracts, marked by a Lookout Tower near Sheldon, to the extensive tidal flats and creeks that characterize the Beaufort and Jasper County border. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Gregorie Neck, Grahams Neck, and Deloss Island across this aquatic environment.
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