2014 Map of Shell

About this map

Kingston Lake and the Waccamaw River dominate this coastal plain landscape north of Conway, where a network of blackwater swamps and creeks defines the local geography. The map reveals the intricate water systems of Hellhole Swamp, White Oak Swamp, and Alligator Swamp, which have historically shaped development and land use in this part of Horry County. Genealogists will find several notable family and community burial sites, including Anderson Cem, Cherry Hill Cem, and the New Home Church Cem. Small settlements like Howells, Shell, and Hickory Grove are connected by a web of rural routes and shortcuts, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and timber-based economy of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Notable water features such as Opening Pond and Rice Patch Bay further illustrate the unique hydrologic character of the region.