1962 Map of Tillman

About this map

Tillman and Switzerland anchor this corner of the South Carolina Lowcountry, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and historic transport corridors. The Southern and Seaboard Coast Line railroads cut through the terrain, flanking vast expanses like the Hectic Savannas and Great Swamp. Local life is recorded through numerous rural landmarks, including St Matthews Ch, St Johns Ch, and the Arm Oak Ch and Arm Oak Cem. The presence of the Switzerland Canal and several sand and borrow pits suggests a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and local industry. Genealogists may find value in the varied family-named burial grounds such as Floyd Cem and Mew Cem, or the small settlement at Deerfield. The map reveals a transition from traditional river-and-rail connectivity toward modern infrastructure, with the Old Charleston Road and Old Railroad Grade marking earlier eras of movement.