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1918 Map of Varnville

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Varnville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Coosawhatchie River and Salkehatchie River define the watery landscape of Hampton County in this 1918 survey. The rail-and-river economy of the era is evident in the convergence of the Charleston and Western Carolina RR and the Hampton and Branchville RR at the town of Hampton. While Hampton and Varnville serve as central hubs, the rural interior is dotted with numerous small educational and religious landmarks, including Prince William Church, Macedonia Church, and Millville School.

Industry at the time focused on local resources, shown by the Jenny and Platts Sawmill and Harrison Sawmill. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves specific landmarks such as Shufmans Store and Hickory Hill Crossing, along with numerous named schools like Airsdate School and McAlhaney School. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands, with Caw Caw Swamp and Whippy Swamp filling the spaces between the rising Grass Hill and established settlements like Fairfax and Brunson.