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1919 Map of Wadmalaw Island, 1944 Print
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1919 Map of Wadmalaw Island

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Wadmalaw Island and its neighboring sea islands are documented here during a period defined by tidal agriculture and rural community life before mid-century modernization. The coastal landscape is punctuated by numerous small institutions such as Jerusalem School, Bogle School, and Stono School, reflecting the era's localized educational structure. In the north, the Seaboard Air Line railway connects Meggett to the mainland, while the southern reaches near Bohicket Creek show established settlements like Rockville and the Kiawato Club. Historical industrial and defensive traces appear through the Crate Mill on Johns Island and the Old Fort on Horse Island. The complex drainage of Leadenwah Creek and Kiawah River illustrates the intricate shoreline of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island long before their transition into modern resort communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1919
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions44.2 x 55.25 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain