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1943 Map of Yemassee

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Yemassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Yemassee serves as the focal point of this Lowcountry survey, where the convergence of the Atlantic Coast Line and Charleston and Western Carolina railroads established a vital transportation hub for the region during the early 1940s. The landscape is defined by the intricate waterway systems of the Coosawhatchie River, Salkehatchie River, and Broad River, which wind through extensive salt marsh towards Port Royal Island.

Smaller settlements and family-named locales like McPhersonville, Pocotaligo, and Gardens Corner are connected by a network of rural roads, including the Augusta Road. The presence of Blake Siding and isolated points like Possum Corner Bridge illustrates the importance of rail and river crossings in navigating this watery terrain. To the northeast, the Combahee River forms a natural boundary, marking a transition into the coastal plains where industry and agriculture followed the path of the riverbanks.