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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 Charleston and Western Carolina and Seaboard Air Line railroads anchor the development of this South Carolina landscape, connecting prominent settlements like Hampton, Varnville, and Brunson. This 1918 survey documents a region defined by its timber economy and complex water network, with numerous sawmills such as Jenny and Platts Sawmill and Harrison Sawmill situated near the headwaters of the Coosawhatchie River and Salkehatchie River.

Rural life is marked by an extensive system of country churches and schools, including Prince William Church, Black Creek Church, and Millville School. The map reveals the logistical importance of river crossings like Broxton Bridge and Tutens Crossing, which served as vital links between Barnwell and Colleton counties. From the concentrated rail hub at Estill to the scattered crossroads of Crocketville and Miley, the sheet preserves a detailed view of the Lowcountry's agricultural and industrial layout at the end of the First World War.