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1921 Map of St. George

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of St. George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Edisto River carves a winding path through the Lowcountry on this survey, serving as the boundary between Dorchester and Colleton Counties. At the intersection of the Southern Railway and the Charleston and Augusta Road, the town of St. George stands as a primary hub for the surrounding agricultural and timber lands. The map reveals a landscape heavily dotted with rural schools and houses of worship, reflecting the deep-rooted community structures of the early 20th century.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the Indian Field Campgrounds and numerous community landmarks like Appleby Church and Jericho Church. The presence of the Lumber R R in the southwest corner near Orange and the settlement of Badham underscores the importance of the lumber industry to the regional economy during this era, while named crossings like Traysor Bridge and Canady Bridge mark the essential transit points over the river.