Charleston Maps | Charleston real estate

Much of the greater Charleston area is geographically divided by natural waterway boundaries. Closest to the ocean are the windswept barrier islands, featuring dunes, sandy beaches and maritime forest. Farther inland are the large sea islands, marked by tidal creeks, marsh estuary and oak-lined riverfront bluffs. Mainland areas extend up the Charleston peninsula from the historic city to the commercial areas of North Charleston, East of the Cooper River in the residential and golfing communities of Mount Pleasant, and West Ashley in the charming suburbs near old colonial plantations.