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2011 Map of Shell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kingston Lake and the Waccamaw River define the watery landscape of this corner of Horry County, where low-lying drainage basins like Hellhole Swamp and Alligator Swamp separate small rural communities. The small settlement of Shell sits near the river's edge, connected by a network of local roads such as Caines Landing Rd and Bear Grass Rdg. Family history is deeply rooted in the landscape, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including Anderson Cemetery, Fox Branch Cemetery, and Cherry Hill Cemetery.

Infrastructure in this area reflects a mix of traditional agriculture and more recent residential development, with landmarks like Mishoe Pond Dam D-3620 and the community at Hickory Grove. The intricate system of branches and creeks, such as Horsepen Branch and Bug Swamp, highlights the region's complex hydrology and its influence on local road placement and land use patterns during the early 21st century.