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1958 Map of Summerville NW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Summerville NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Wassamassaw Swamp and Cypress Swamp dominate this Berkeley County landscape, illustrating a drainage pattern defined by low-lying bays and slow-moving runs. The rural community of Lebanon serves as a primary point of reference, centered around its local institutions like Lebanon Ch and the nearby Rudd Cem. The terrain is marked by numerous distinctive "bays"—shallow elliptical depressions typical of the region—including Ditch Bay, Mosquito Bay, and Caton Bay.

Religious life and early settlement ties are clearly visible through the distribution of country churches such as Wassamassaw Ch, St James Ch, and Canaan Ch. These landmarks, along with Simmons Ridge, provide vital geographic markers for genealogists and local historians tracking family landholdings in the mid-20th century. The mapping of Millpond Road and various private tracks underscores the agrarian and timber-focused nature of the area during this era.