Waties Island, South Carolina
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Waties Island is an undeveloped barrier island in the eastern coast of South Carolina. It is current under the jurisdiction of Coastal Carolina University and has a restricted access.
[edit] Etymology
Waties Island is named for either William Waties Jr. or Sr., who searched out and claimed large tracts of land in the Waccamaw, Pee Dee, and Horry/Georgetown areas
[edit] Significance
Waties Island is significant in terms of islands in that it is, for the most part, land completely untouched by human development. This is the result of the entire mass tending to fall under the jurisdiction of a single family or facility who choose not to develop it or have a distinct purpose in keeping the island undeveloped. This underdevelopment of the island contrasts sharply with the surrounding Grand Strand area, a beach region that is, for the most part, developed. In addition, it has a unique position of being a barrier island, meaning the island has a significantly varying climate and ecology than that of the surrounding city land. These factors have contributed to its use as a research area by the college which owns it.
Apart from its significance as a ecological research facility, it also has a rich anthropological history. The island is home to many American Indian artifacts, including burial mounds and ceramics [1]
[edit] Sources
- CCU Official Website for Waties Island
- Google Maps Overview
- Topographic Map - TIFF TFW FGD TIGER
- Ben's Page - A collection of documents from the resource specialist of Waties Island.
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