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1918 Map of Yemassee

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Yemassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Yemassee serves as a central junction where the Atlantic Coast Line and Charleston and Western Carolina railroads intersect, highlighting the region's importance as a transportation hub during the early twentieth century. This lowcountry landscape is defined by its intricate river systems and tidal branches, including the Combahee River and Coosawhatchie River, which carve through expansive marshlands and named necks such as Grahams Neck and Scotts Neck.

The settlement pattern reflects a transition from river-based commerce to rail-side development, with numerous smaller communities like Salkehatchie, Mcphersonville, and Pocotaligo dotting the landscape. Traceable infrastructure includes the Seaboard Air Line passing through Gilmania and across the Whale Branch, alongside historical river crossings like Possum Corner Bridge. Local history researchers can identify established family and place names such as Tomotley, Sheldon, and Gardens Corner, which mark the high ground between the various river basins.