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1956 Map of St. Helena Sound, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of St. Helena Sound

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

St Helena Sound dominates this mid-century coastal survey, capturing the intricate tidal landscape where the Coosaw River and Ashepoo River meet the Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals the Lowcountry's complex waterway system, including Otter Creek and Morgan River, which separate numerous marsh-fringed islands. Significant cultural sites are marked on St Helena Island, notably the waterfront settlement at Coffin Point and the nearby Coffin Point Cem. The presence of the Hunting Island Lighthouse and Hunting Island State Park reflects the area's maritime importance and the early preservation of its barrier islands. This topographic study, based on 1950s aerial photography and planetable surveys, provides a detailed record of the shifting shoals like Pelican Bank and Egg Bank before decades of coastal erosion and modern development altered these shorelines.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain