Rare Old Map of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 1937 by USGS: Conway, North Myrtle Beach & Atlantic Ocean
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Created in 1937 by the United States Geological Survey, the map titled “Myrtle Beach” captures a formative moment in the history of...
Continue readingCreated 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.
The 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.
Myrtle 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.
The 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.
As 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.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Myrtle Beach
- Atlantic Ocean
- Ocean Forest
- Pinewood
- Cathy's Pond
- Dead Dog Creek
- Kings Creek
- Carolina Forest
- North Myrtle Beach
- Surfside Beach
- Grier's Pond
- Cherry Grove Beach
- Aynor
- Conway
- Little River
- Horry County
Historical context & cartographic details
- Created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1937
- The USGS is known for detailed topographical maps used by federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private entities
- Shows Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its surrounding coastal region
- Uses a topographical style at a scale of 1:48,000
- Emphasizes contour lines to show elevations and landforms
- Depicts coastal geography, including relief, water bodies, and human-made structures
- Reflects the development and geographical character of Myrtle Beach in 1937
- Offers insight into changes in urban development and landscape over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Created 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.
The 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.
Myrtle 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.
The 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.
As 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.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- Myrtle Beach
- Atlantic Ocean
- Ocean Forest
- Pinewood
- Cathy's Pond
- Dead Dog Creek
- Kings Creek
- Carolina Forest
- North Myrtle Beach
- Surfside Beach
- Grier's Pond
- Cherry Grove Beach
- Aynor
- Conway
- Little River
- Horry County
Historical context & cartographic details
- Created by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1937
- The USGS is known for detailed topographical maps used by federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private entities
- Shows Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its surrounding coastal region
- Uses a topographical style at a scale of 1:48,000
- Emphasizes contour lines to show elevations and landforms
- Depicts coastal geography, including relief, water bodies, and human-made structures
- Reflects the development and geographical character of Myrtle Beach in 1937
- Offers insight into changes in urban development and landscape over time
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed 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.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every 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.
With 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? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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