1984 Map of Surfside Beach

About this map

Surfside Beach and Garden City Beach dominate this coastal survey, reflecting the intensive development of the South Carolina Grand Strand during the mid-1980s. The landscape is characterized by a dense grid of vacation homes and local infrastructure, centered around the Town Hall and the coastal Pier. Recreational land use is prominent, with the Ocean Lakes Family Campground occupying a significant portion of the northern shoreline, alongside an Amusement Park, a Golf Course, and Fuller Park. Inland from Ocean Blvd, small bodies of water like Dogwood Lake and Floral Lake are integrated into the residential layout. This record illustrates the transition of the area into a major tourism hub, as evidenced by the numerous named drives such as Melody Lane and Lakeside Drive that serve the growing beach community.