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1943 Map of Wando

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Wando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Wando River dominates this coastal South Carolina landscape, carving a wide path through the marshlands and tidal creeks of Berkeley and Charleston Counties. The settlement at Wando and the neighboring community of Cainhoy sit at a strategic point where land routes meet the water, supported by sites like Martins Point Landing and Lachicotte Landing. This survey reveals a transition from the water-based transport of the Lowcountry to overland rail, evidenced by the Lumber Railroad cutting through the interior forests north of the river.

Local social life is anchored by a network of rural institutions, including St Mathews Ch, Robertson Ch, and the Christ Church Academy. The intricate network of tidal waterways, such as Guerin Creek and Wagner Cr, defines the boundaries of major landmasses like Cat Island and Point Hope Island. These details provide a clear view of the region's mid-century rural infrastructure before extensive modern development changed the shoreline.