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2024 Map of Altamaha SE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Altamaha SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Altamaha River carves a winding path through this region where Tattnall, Appling, and Wayne counties converge. This landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous oxbows and riverine wetlands such as Jessie Lake, Bluff Lake, and the expansive Big Hammock area. The presence of Staffords Ferry on the riverbank speaks to a history of river crossings before modern bridge infrastructure dominated the corridor.

Further south, the terrain transitions toward the Little Satilla Creek basin. For genealogists and local historians, several family-named burial sites are preserved across the landscape, including the Moody - Tillman Cem, Thompson Cem, and O'Quinn Cem. These landmarks, along with features like Stooping Gum Island, provide anchor points for understanding the early settlement patterns and rural life in this part of Georgia.