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2020 Map of Wampee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wampee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

North Myrtle Beach and its string of oceanfront communities define the coastal character of this South Carolina landscape. The coastline is segmented into distinct neighborhoods such as Cherry Grove Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, Ingram Beach, and Crescent Beach, reaching down toward the incorporated town of Atlantic Beach. This dense development along the Atlantic Ocean is mirrored by a complex network of waterways just inland, dominated by the Intracostal Waterway and the meandering path of the Little River.

Away from the shore, the map reveals the transition to the interior wetlands of Prices Swamp and Little River Swamp. The inland settlement of Wampee serves as a contrast to the bustling tourism corridors, marked by local landmarks like Forest Lawn Cem and Nixons Crossroads. Aviation infrastructure is central to the area's modern economy, evidenced by the expansive footprint of the Grand Strand Airport, which sits between the coastal resorts and the swampy bottomlands.