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1942 Map of Waverly Mills

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Waverly Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Waccamaw River and Pee Dee River converge in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its historic riverfront estates and vast tidal wetlands. The river corridors are lined with named properties such as Arundel Plantation, Darlington Plantation, and Arcadia Plantation, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage. Toward the coast, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the marshlands east of Waverly Mills, a hub of local activity.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground along U.S. 17, where communities like Marysville, Simmonsville, and Parkersville were established. Cultural landmarks, including All Saints Ch and Bethel Ch, are noted alongside coastal features like Pawleys Inlet and Debidue Beach. The intricate network of tidal creeks, such as Jericho Creek and Schooner Creek, illustrates the complex geography of the Lowcountry before modern coastal development.