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1919 Map of Wando

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Wando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The tidal landscape of the Wando River dominates this 1918 survey, reflecting a coastal economy defined by water access and timber. The small settlements of Cainhoy and Wando serve as focal points along the riverbanks, where the maritime influence is evident through established points of transit like Lachicotte Landing and Martins Point Landing. The interior is crisscrossed by specialized routes such as the Lumber Road and Clements Ferry Road, indicating a period when the area's natural resources were being actively moved to market via river and rail.

Religious and educational life in this part of Berkeley and Charleston counties is anchored by several rural landmarks, including St Matthews Church, St Pauls Church, and Christ Church Academy. The intricate network of tidal creeks, including Guerin Creek and Wagner Creek, separates larger landmasses like Cat Island and Point Hope Island from the mainland, illustrating the complex geography of the Lowcountry before modern bridge infrastructure transformed local travel.