Loading map...

1958 Map of Spring Island

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Spring Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Spring Island and the surrounding labyrinth of tidal creeks and marshes dominate this coastal South Carolina landscape during the late 1950s. The region is characterized by narrow necks of land and isolated islands separated by the Chechessee River, Colleton River, and Broad River. Settlement patterns are sparse, defined primarily by river access points such as Fripp Landing, Pineckney Landing, and Copp Landing, reflecting an era before modern bridge access transformed many of these Sea Islands.

On the mainland and larger necks, community life is anchored by landmarks like St Lukes Ch and Young Zion Ch. The geography reveals a complex network of named features including Manigault Neck and Colleton Neck, alongside smaller landforms like Little Harry Island and Big Harry Island. This survey preserves the exact coastal configuration and maritime-oriented settlement of the Beaufort area during a period of relative isolation.