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1942 Map of Waverly Mills

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Waverly Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Waverly Mills and its surrounding coastal landscapes are defined by a complex network of waterways where the Waccamaw River and Pee Dee River converge near the Atlantic Ocean. The region’s historic plantation economy is clearly etched into the terrain, with family-named estates like Arcadia Plantation, Hagley Plantation, and Arundel Plantation lining the riverbanks. These sites are linked by the Intracostal Waterway, which cuts through a mosaic of tidal marshes and islands such as Rabbit Island and Butler Island.

Social life in this corner of Georgetown County centers on several small settlements and religious centers, including Marysville, Simmonsville, and the historic All Saints Ch. To the east, the transition from the riverine swamp to the coast is marked by Pawleys Island and Debidue Beach, providing a look at the early development of this famed shoreline. The mapping of Great Jericho Creek and the vast Long Water Swamp illustrates the difficult, water-logged geography that shaped local land use and transportation during the mid-20th century.