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2020 Map of Altamaha Sound

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Altamaha Sound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Darien sits at the northern edge of this complex delta where the Altamaha River divides into several major distributaries before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dominated by marshlands and large estuarine islands, including the significant landmasses of Wolf Island and Little Saint Simons Island. This area reflects the intricate coastal geography of the Georgia Lowcountry, where the Intracoastal Waterway threads through Buttermilk Sound and Altamaha Sound.

On the northern tip of Saint Simons Island, several historical locations and thoroughfares are noted, such as Butler Point and Cannons Point. Local family and historical names are preserved in the road network, including Butler Plantation Rd, Pierce Butler Dr, and Jones Cr Carriage Rd. The boundary between Mcintosh Co and Glynn Co runs through the center of the sound, tracing the primary channel of the South Altamaha River.