{"product_id":"old-map-of-myrtle-beach-south-carolina-1937-by-usgs-conway-north-myrtle-beach-atlantic-ocean","title":"Old Map of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 1937 by USGS – Conway, North Myrtle Beach \u0026 Atlantic Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1937 by the United States Geological Survey, the map titled “Myrtle Beach” captures a formative moment in the history of South Carolina’s Grand Strand. At a scale of 1:48,000, it presents the coastal plain with the disciplined clarity for which USGS topographic mapping became renowned: roads, waterways, settlements, shorelines, and subtle relief are brought into a single, precise geographic portrait. Myrtle Beach appears not as the dense resort city familiar today, but as a coastal community still closely tied to its natural setting. The Atlantic Ocean defines the eastern edge, while inland creeks, ponds, forests, and small settlements reveal a landscape poised between rural Horry County and the coming age of seaside tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States Geological Survey brought a scientific rigor to maps such as this, producing documents intended for engineers, planners, land managers, and government agencies, yet now prized for their historical richness. The topographical style emphasizes contour lines and hydrological detail, showing the low, gently undulating terrain that characterizes this stretch of the South Carolina coast. In a region where even modest changes in elevation shape drainage, settlement, and transport, such mapping was especially valuable. The careful depiction of relief, watercourses, roads, and human-made structures gives the map a layered quality: it is simultaneously a technical survey, a record of federal cartographic practice, and a snapshot of the coastal Southeast on the eve of dramatic development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyrtle Beach’s coastal geography is the central drama of the map. The Atlantic shoreline forms a long, elegant boundary, while the interior is textured by waterways such as Dead Dog Creek and Kings Creek, along with ponds including Cathy’s Pond and Grier’s Pond. These features evoke the wet, sandy, and forested character of the region before large-scale urban expansion transformed much of the Grand Strand. The surrounding landscape includes areas such as Ocean Forest, Pinewood, Carolina Forest, and Surfside Beach, each contributing to the sense of a coastal district made up of small communities, resort enclaves, woodland tracts, and watery lowlands. The result is a fascinating portrait of place before the modern beachfront skyline emerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is particularly compelling for what it suggests about Myrtle Beach in 1937: a destination in the making. Ocean Forest, one of the area’s most storied early resort developments, points to the ambitions that were already reshaping the coast. Nearby communities and landmarks—including Cherry Grove Beach, Little River, Conway, Aynor, and the broader Horry County landscape—place Myrtle Beach within a regional network of inland towns, coastal settlements, and transportation routes. North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach, today familiar names along the Grand Strand, appear within a geography that was still comparatively open and undeveloped. Seen through this map, the region’s later transformation into a major vacation corridor becomes all the more striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, “Myrtle Beach” offers more than geographic information; it preserves a vanished balance between coast, forest, creek, pond, and settlement. The map allows modern viewers to trace how the area’s natural systems and early infrastructure shaped the growth that followed, from resort construction to suburban expansion and beachside commerce. Its topographic detail makes visible the environmental foundations beneath the modern city: low relief, drainage patterns, sandy coastal terrain, and the proximity of inland waterways to the oceanfront. For collectors, historians, and admirers of the South Carolina coast, this 1937 USGS map is a refined and evocative record of Myrtle Beach before it became one of America’s most recognizable seaside destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyrtle Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlantic Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCathy's Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead Dog Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKings Creek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarolina Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth Myrtle Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfside Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrier's Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry Grove Beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAynor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorry County\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1937\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS is known for detailed topographical maps used by federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private entities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its surrounding coastal region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a topographical style at a scale of 1:48,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes contour lines to show elevations and landforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts coastal geography, including relief, water bodies, and human-made structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects the development and geographical character of Myrtle Beach in 1937\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers insight into changes in urban development and landscape over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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