Explore the 5 regions of South Carolina and find out what makes each of them unique.
Maps & Images
- Historic Charleston District-Maps
Explore several maps of the Charleston area. - Images of the Coast
Here are lots of pictures from towns, places, and events along the coast. - Images of Myrtle Beach
Check out the maps of underwater Myrtle Beach using side-scan sonar.
Water
 |
| Image of heron by flickr user djsrework. |
- Web of Water-Coast
Watch this video of the Web of Water adventure in the Coastal Zone - The Edisto River Basin
Learn about the Edisto River, explore maps, and discover activities and events. - The ACE Basin
The ACE Basin is made up of the Ashepoo, Combahee and South Edisto Rivers.
Cities & Towns
- South Carolina Lowcountry
Learn more about the cities and counties that make up the Lowcountry. - Ocean Forest Hotel
The Ocean Forest Hotel was an opulent hotel in Myrtle Beach that opened in 1930.
Environment
- Natural State-Coastal Zone
Meet artists who use materials found in nature in the Coastal Zone to make their art. - The Salt Marsh
Salt Marshes are unique ecosystems that develop in salty water along the coast. - Coastal Featured Species
Learn about the Blue Crabs, Grass Shrimp, and other species that live along the coast. - Shores, Sea Creatures, and More
Watch this video on salt marshes and the species that live in this delicate ecosystem. - Guide to Folly Beach
Discover the history, environment, and environmental factors affecting this barrier island.
Landforms
- Coastal Zone Region/ Overview
Read a great overview of the Piedmont, including landforms, historical events, land use, and more! - Coastal Zone Region/ Estuaries and Tidal Flats
Find out about estuaries and tidal flats, and how they influenced rice production in South Carolina. - Barrier Islands
Barrier islands are usually long, narrow islands that run parallel to the coastline.
 |
| ACE Basin. Image courtesy of the NOAA's Estuarine Research Reserve Collection. |
