1958 Map of Summerville

About this map

The town of Summerville serves as the focal point of this coastal plain landscape, where the traditional grid of the town center meets the expanding residential developments of the late 1970s. The area is defined by the extensive Cypress Swamp to the northwest and a network of named waterways including Sawmill Branch and Rumphs Hill Creek. Significant institutional and industrial footprints are evident, from the Clemson College Coastal Experiment Station to the Brickkilns located near the town boundary. Transport infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Southern railroad line and modern highway developments at Interchange 194 and Interchange 199. The map also captures several smaller communities such as Lincolnville, Jedburg, and Knightsville, along with local landmarks like the J E Locklair Jr Memorial Airport and Couch Hospital, illustrating the region's mid-century growth and its transition toward more complex suburban patterns.