Reference

Several resources and institutions have played significant roles in documenting the history of the Carolinas' boundaries:

1. NCpedia:

   • This online encyclopedia provides detailed maps and historical documentation of the boundaries established in the original charters of Carolina in 1663 and 1665. For example, they maintain a map showing the original borders of the province of Carolina (NCpedia Boundary Map).

2. Library of Congress:

   • Their digital collections contain a wide array of primary source materials and educational resources on the local history and genealogy of both North Carolina and South Carolina (North Carolina Digital Collections and South Carolina Digital Collections).

3. South Carolina Department of Archives and History:

   • This department provides extensive historical contexts and survey reports that help understand the significance of historic properties and boundary documentation (SC Department of Archives and History).

4. Documenting the American South:

   • Hosted by UNC Chapel Hill, this digital publishing initiative provides Internet access to texts, images, and audio files related to Southern history, literature, and culture, including reports on the history of boundaries between North and South Carolina (Documenting the American South).

5. National Archives:

   • The National Archives holds records related to disputes and settlements regarding state boundaries, and commissions appointed to resolve these issues (National Archives on South Carolina Founding Fathers).

6. SC Geodetic Survey and NC Geodetic Survey:

   • These institutions were involved in the resolution of boundary disputes between South Carolina and North Carolina in the modern era, showcasing their continuing role in demarcating state boundaries (North Carolina Boundary Report).

These institutions provide comprehensive resources for anyone researching the history and evolution of the Carolinas' boundaries.