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1918 Map of Varnville

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Varnville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Coosawhatchie River and its complex network of swampy tributaries define this South Carolina landscape during the early twentieth century. Rural life is anchored by a dense distribution of community institutions, including Prince Williams Church, Bethlehem Church, and numerous specialized schoolhouses like Sandy Run School and Millville School. The regional economy relies heavily on timber and agricultural processing, evidenced by Jenny and Platts Sawmill, Harrison Sawmill, and Speaks Mill.

Rail transport is the primary connector for towns like Hampton and Varnville, where the Charleston And Western Carolina and Southern Railway intersect. In the western reaches, the Seaboard Air Line services Fairfax and Estill. This survey captures the Lowcountry's transition from river-based crossings like Broxton Bridge and Tutens Crossing toward a rail-dominated trade network, while maintaining its deeply-rooted network of family-named landmarks such as Maulding Millpond.