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1958 Map of Summerville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Summerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Cypress Swamp dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its intricate drainage network feeding into Thompson Creek and Sandy Run. The town of Summerville serves as the central hub, showing a detailed street grid including Main Street and Richardson St, along with the Southern railroad line that catalyzed the region's growth. The map captures the meeting point of Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties, revealing a pattern of rural settlements like Knightsville, Jedburg, and Lincolnville that are interconnected by a web of small branches and creeks.

Institutional footprints are prominent, from the Clemson College Coastal Experiment Station to the Alston Schools and the County Hospital. Local landmarks such as the Summerville Landing Field and Drive-in Theater reflect the mid-century suburban and rural character. Genealogists will find value in the scattered country churches like New Hope Ch and Murray Ch, alongside family-named terrain like Rumphs Hill.