Okay, so, today I wanted to mess around with making a map, specifically for Kiawah. I’ve been there a few times, and honestly, it’s a bit of a maze to me. So I thought, why not try to make my own map? It might help me remember places better.
First, I needed to get an idea of what Kiawah actually looks like, right? I’ve been there but I still get lost. So I looked up some maps online. Just to get the basic shape and the main roads.
Then, I grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil. Yeah, I’m old school like that. I could use a computer, but paper is just easier when you start. I sketched out the basic outline of the island. It looked like a blob, but hey, it’s a start.
Finding Key Spots
- Beachwalker Park: This is a must, it’s a public beach access, and pretty much where I always go.
- The Sanctuary: That’s the big fancy hotel. Can’t miss it.
- Night Heron Park: They have activities and stuff there, so it is a good point.
- Golf Courses: There are, like, a million golf courses there, so I marked a few big ones.
After that, I started drawing in the main roads. You’ve got your Kiawah Island Parkway, which is the big one running through the middle. Then there are a bunch of smaller roads branching off from that. It started to look a bit more like a map. Not a great map, but you know, something.
I added in some landmarks. Like I said, the golf courses are a big deal, so I marked those. There’s the Ocean Course, Turtle Point, and a couple of others. I also put in the main shopping areas, like Freshfields Village. You gotta know where to get your groceries and coffee, you know?
Coloring and Details
Now, this is where it got a bit messy. I decided to add some color, just to make it look a bit nicer. I used some colored pencils, you know those cheap ones you get at any store. Green for the parks and golf courses, blue for the water, of course. It looked like a five-year-old made it, but whatever, it works.
I kept adding more details as I remembered them. Like, where the little nature trails are, or where that one ice cream place is. It’s near Freshfields, I think. My map is probably not totally accurate, but it’s got the important stuff, at least for me.
So, yeah, that’s pretty much it. I made a map of Kiawah. It’s not perfect, it’s kind of a mess, but it’s my mess. And now I have my own little guide for the next time I get lost there. Maybe next time I’ll make a digital version, but for now, this hand-drawn one will do just fine. It’s not about being pretty, it’s about remembering where things are.
