A collection of five maps and three charts describing land owned by Jonah Horry in South Carolina. The first four maps were drawn from surveys made by John Goddard in 1793; the last map was drawn from a survey made by John Horry Dent in 1836.
Map of the Charleston peninsula featuring points of interest. Cover title: Map of Charleston, South Carolina with historic landmarks. Blue and gray historical series, booklet no. 1. Published by Wil-Tuc Advertising Agency. Map measures 21” x 6.25” folded to create 13 pages measuring 6.25” x 3.5.
Linen map showing distribution of schools in Charleston from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map shows school district lines, developed and undeveloped school properties and racial population disbursement indicated by white circles for white residents and black circles for black residents. Map is found on page 11 of the Report of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Map measures 41.25" by 59".
Linen map showing existing and proposed parks; thoroughfares; schools; residential, business, and industrial districts; and suggested streets from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Residential districts are identified by racial makeup and labeled as white residence and colored residence districts. Map is found on page 11 of the Report of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Map measure 41" by 59".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula existing lot area per dwelling from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. The maps shows lots less than 1,000 square feet; lots more than 1,000 square feet and less than 1,500 square feet; lots more than 1,500 square feet and less than 2,500 square feet; lots more than 2,500 square feet and less than 3,000 square feet; lots more than 3,000 square feet and less than 4,500 square feet; and lots greater than 4,500 square feet. Map measure 47" by 63".
Hand-colored, linen map showing existing city properties including parks, playgrounds, port utilities, public buildings, fire stations, municipal service properties, and miscellaneous properties from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map measures 42" by 60".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula existing depths of front yards (5 feet and under, 6 to 14 feet, 15 to 24 feet, 25 feet and over). Map reflects Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map measures 47" by 63".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula heights of buildings from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Height in stories is indicated by color coding. Map shows buildings of three stories or more. Map measures 42" by 60".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula existing business properties, public garages, and gasoline service stations from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map measures 46.75" by 63".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula lot occupancy from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map is color coded to show lot occupancy percentages on the peninsula. Map measures 46.5" x 63".
Hand-colored, linen map showing proposed height and area districts for the city of Charleston. Map shows eight height and area districts from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map measures 42" by 60".
Hand-colored, linen map showing Charleston peninsula existing lot uses from Murray Boulevard to the northern limits of the city at Mount Pleasant Road. Map shows one, two, and multiple dwelling units, service stations, garages, industrial sites, and railroads. Information on map was compiled during field observations made from October through December 1930. Map measures 46.25" by 63."
True copy of Peter Sinkler plat contains 310 acres in Craven County [now in parts of Berkeley, Charleston, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties] bounding northwest on land of Isaac Porcher and Rene Pyre, southeast on land of Robert Taylor and Rene Ravenel, and northwest on Santee River. Names associated with this plat are Peter Sinkler, Robert Taylor, Ephraim Mitchell, Rene Pyre, Isaac Porcher, Rene Ravenel, John Brernon, and Henry Mowlon. Notable geographic locations include St. James Parish, the Santee River and Craven County.
Copy of a plan of lots No.1-7, 9-11 on Cumberland Street in Charleston, Ward No.3. Indicates some buildings including a brick stable at No. 9 and DeBorr’s house and lot. “Lands of Mr. Edwards" is written above the lots. Names associated with this plat include De Borr, Edwards, and Charles Parker. Notable geographic locations include Church Street, Corr Alley or Philadelphia Street, Cumberland Street, and Ward Number 3.
Plat of 500 acres in Colleton County. Very little detail included. Names associated with this plat are Alexander French, Thomas Clifford, Bettison, Francis Young, George Hunter, and John Bartys.
Farm of 54 across for sale by Rutherford, individual plots lettered A-S. Names associated with this plat are Birkman, Rutledge Phokes, Fitch, Kinsman and Rutherford. Notable geographic locations include Broad Street and Dorchester Road.
Plat of land which includes a marsh and creeks, very little other detail. Names associated with this plat are Purcell, Thomas Rose, John Blade, and E. Rivers. Notable geographic locations include Tiger Swamp.
82 Acre plat of land, shows some trees with minimal notation. Names associated with this plat are John Green and Anthony Mitchell. Notable geographic locations include Waccamaw Neck.
Plat of 237 acres belonging to Rob Reeves Gibbes. Detailed marsh and high land along with the location and outline of a house. Names associated with this plat are Robert Reeve Gibbes, Nathaniel Heyward, John Gibbes, Thomas Gibbes, and Lewis Gibbes. Notable geographic locations include the Combahee River, Tupelo Swamp, and Charleston District.
Office copy of a survey of 31 acres of land for Dr. R. H. Martin in Berkeley County. Notable geographic locations include Wappoo Road and Mill Tract. Names associated with this plat are R.H. Martin, G.G. DuPont, and W.B. Guerard.
