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2017 Map of Spring Island

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Spring Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The salt marshes and tidal estuaries of the South Carolina Lowcountry define this coastal landscape, where the Chechessee River and Broad River converge. Centered on the complex network of islands between the mainland and the Atlantic, the area is characterized by large, historically isolated landmasses like Spring Island and Callawassie Island. These islands, once reachable only by water, are now connected by landmarks such as the G G Dowling Bridge and a network of private residential developments.

Watermen and local historians can trace the intricate shoreline from Fripp Landing down to the northern reaches of Hilton Head Island. The map details significant topographical features such as Victoria Bluff and Foot Point along the Colleton River, as well as the protected marshes of Pinckney Island. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway through Skull Creek highlights the region's enduring importance as a maritime corridor, even as former plantation lands transitioned into modern estates and preserves.