1918 Map of Walterboro

About this map

The town of Walterboro serves as the focal point for this Lowcountry landscape, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad and local thoroughfares like Charleston Road intersect. Surveyed just before the 1920s, the map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, including numerous schools like Mashawville School and Koger School, alongside an array of spiritual centers such as Grace Church and Canaan Church. The geography is defined by its water systems, particularly the Great Swamp and the Ashepoo River, which dictated the placement of important crossings like Horseshoe Bridge and Fishpond Bridge. Settlements such as Catholic Hill, Ritter, and Stokes appear during a period of agricultural and rail-based commerce, providing a precise look at the land use and community placement of Colleton County during this era.