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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

The Wando River serves as the central artery for this coastal landscape, defining the boundary between Berkeley and Charleston counties during the early 1940s. The settlements of Wando and Cainhoy anchor the riverbanks, where the maritime economy is evidenced by historic river access points like Martins Point Landing and Lachicotte Landing. Inland, the terrain is a complex network of wetlands and tidal creeks, including Guerin Creek and Elevenmile Creek, interspersed with upland roads such as Clements Ferry Road and McClellanville Road.

Social centers for the rural population are clearly marked by several country churches and educational sites, including St Mathews Ch, St Pauls Ch, and Christ Church Academy. A notable industrial feature is the Lumber Railroad cutting through the northern timberlands, reflecting the era's reliance on rail for moving natural resources to the coast. Large landmasses like Cat Island and Point Hope Island dominate the lower reaches of the river, showing the undeveloped shoreline before modern expansion.