1950s Maps of Glynn County, Georgia

1. 1954 Map of Altamaha Sound, 1959 Print

   

   1954 Altamaha Sound

   1959 Print · USGS

   The Georgia coast at the edge of the Atlantic was a labyrinth of tidal marshes and remote island outposts in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace early landmarks like Butler Point, the winding Intracoastal Waterway, and the pristine stretches of the Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge.

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4. 1955 Map of Sea Island, 1959 Print

   

   1955 Sea Island

   1959 Print · USGS

   Coastal Georgia's barrier islands appear here in the mid-fifties, balancing secluded marshlands with growing vacation settlements. Trace the roots of local communities like German Village and Harrington, or locate the U.S. Coast Guard Station and historic Artesian Wells.

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7. 1956 Map of Bladen, 1959 Print

   

   1956 Bladen

   1959 Print · USGS

   Coastal Glynn and Camden counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, a period defined by the intersections of the Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Higgenbottom Cem and rural centers like Brookman and New Zion Ch.

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10. 1956 Map of Brunswick East, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Brunswick East

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia in the mid-fifties is defined by its deep-water channels, naval aviation, and the growing connection between the mainland and the Golden Isles. Researchers can trace the layout of Jewtown, the grounds of Fort Frederica National Monument, and historic schools like Risley High Sch.

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13. 1956 Map of Darien, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Darien

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia's river delta and the historic port of Darien are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by tidewater islands and colonial ruins. Genealogists and historians can trace the Brunswick-Altamaha Canal, family burial grounds like Butler Cem, and the Santo Domingo Mission Ruins.

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16. 1956 Map of Brunswick West, 1960 Print

    

    1956 Brunswick West

    1960 Print · USGS

    The coastal marshlands and river junctions of Glynn County are captured here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines to Southern Junction, locate the Blythe Island Naval Reservation, and find rural landmarks like Emanuel Ch.

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19. 1956 Map of Brunswick, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Brunswick

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Georgia coast in the mid-twentieth century is a wild expanse of barrier islands and massive river deltas. You can trace the development of the maritime economy and military presence at Brunswick, or locate historic sites like Fort Frederica National Monument and Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

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22. 1957 Map of Jekyll Island, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Jekyll Island

    1959 Print · USGS

    Jekyll Island in the late fifties is captured here as a state-protected landscape of maritime forests and tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named roads like Maurice Road and Captain Wylly Road or locate Faith Chapel.

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25. 1957 Map of Jacksonville, 1967 Print

    

    1957 Jacksonville

    1967 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida and Georgia meet in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of naval aviation, deep-water terminals, and barrier island communities. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of NAS Jacksonville, find small communities like Franklintown, and locate the historic Fort Clinch State Park.

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28. 1958 Map of Cumberland Island North, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Cumberland Island North

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal Georgia's barrier islands appear in detail during the late fifties, showcasing the intricate tidal reaches of Camden County. Researchers can trace historic sites like Cumberland Wharf, the Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse, and early Cems near Halfmoon Bluff.

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31. 1959 Map of Jacksonville

    

    1959 Jacksonville

    1959 Print · USGS

    Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are seen here in the late fifties, dominated by the maritime activity of the St Johns River and the Atlantic coast. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of Jacksonville and identify sprawling military sites like Camp Blanding Military Reservation and Kings Bay Ammunition Terminal.

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34. 1959 Map of Waverly, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Waverly

    1960 Print · USGS

    Camden County's coastal lowlands are mapped here in the late fifties, showcasing the vital corridor where the Ocean Highway met the Little Satilla River. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Horse Stamp Ch, Quarterman Cem, and the riverfront at Spring Bluff.

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