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1943 Map of Supply

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Supply
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Green Swamp dominates this coastal Carolina landscape, revealing a complex network of wetlands and water bodies during the 1940s. The settlement of Supply sits at a crossroads near the Lockwoods Folly River, serving as a central point for the surrounding rural communities. To the west, Prospect Ridge provides a distinct change in elevation, sheltering Prospect and the Prospect Ch. Local life is further marked by the Macedonia Ch and the Royal Oak Sch, connected by winding roads and the Royal Oak Bridge.

The map details an environment defined by diverse water features like Cumbee Bay, Doe Creek, and the isolated Caison Islands. A legacy of industrial or transit attempts is visible in the long Railroad Grade cutting through the swampy interior. These details provide a look at the interplay between Brunswick County’s challenging terrain and the early 20th-century efforts to establish permanent transit and community structures.