2017 Map of Billys Island

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this landscape along the border of Charlton and Ware counties, where a network of islands and prairies rises above the wetlands. This survey provides a precise record of the interior swamp geography as it appeared in the early 21st century, focusing on the waterways and high ground that have historically supported human presence in this environment. Billys Island and Jones Island stand out as significant terrestrial features, while the Suwannee Canal and Middle Fork Suwannee River mark the primary hydraulic arteries. For those interested in local genealogy or the history of swamp settlement, the location of Lee Cem near the center of the sheet provides a tangible link to the families who once lived in this isolated region. The map also delineates diverse wetland types, from the open expanses of Chase Prairie to the sheltered waters of Jackson Bay and Long Lake.