1954 Map of Altamaha Sound

About this map

Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge dominates the eastern coastline of this mid-century survey, showcasing a complex barrier island system where the Altamaha River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The map provides detailed coastal bathymetry and topography of the marshlands separating McIntosh and Glynn counties. Further south, the northern tip of St Simons Island reveals a landscape defined by points of interest like Butler Point and Cannons Point, both featuring an Artesian Well. The navigational importance of the region is evident through the winding path of the Intracoastal Waterway as it threads through Buttermilk Sound and past Rockdedundy Island. These tidal flats and shifting sounds reflect the dynamic estuarine environment of coastal Georgia before modern development altered much of the surrounding mainland reaches.