2017 Map of Blackjack Island

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this part of Ware County, defining a landscape of saturated prairies and isolated topographic rises. The map centers on Blackjack Island, a significant dry landmass within the wetland complex, bordered to its north by Blackjack Lake. This environment is characterized by open expanses such as Blackjack Prairie and Honey Island Prairie, which are punctuated by wooded islands like Honey Island and Sandy Island. To the southwest, the Strange Island Prairie marks the transition toward other interior swamp features, while Mitchell Island sits in the southeastern corner. This survey documents the preserved hydrology of the region, showing the intricate network of water and land that remains largely inaccessible except by specialized watercraft, preserving the character of the Georgia interior.