1921 Map of Augusta

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The Savannah River dominates this landscape, serving as the border between Georgia and South Carolina just downstream from Augusta. The river's winding course creates a series of oxbows and cutoffs, such as Horseshoe Lake, Island Lake, and the complex Holmes Dead River. On the Georgia side, the expansive Phinizy Swamp and numerous creeks like Butler Creek define the low-lying terrain. To the east in South Carolina, the geography shifts toward higher ground, marked by features like Browns Hill and Mecham Hill.