1990 Map of Walterboro

About this map

The Lowcountry river systems and coastal marshes of South Carolina are captured here during the late twentieth century, centered on the inland hub of Walterboro. This landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways including the Ashepoo River, Combahee River, and Edisto River, which weave through vast wetlands toward the Atlantic Ocean. To the east, the urban expansion of North Charleston and Goose Creek contrasts with the conservation areas of the Bear Island State Game Management Area and Edisto Beach State Park. The map documents a transition from the agricultural and timbered interior to the maritime industry of the coast, noting infrastructure like the Charleston AFB (International Airport) and the US Naval Reservation. Local history is preserved in the location of historic river crossings such as Givhans Ferry and Sullivans Ferry, and small rural communities like Coachmans Corners and Baptist Hill.