2020 Map of Blackjack Island

About this map

Blackjack Island stands as a prominent terrain feature within the sprawling wetlands of the Okefenokee Swamp in southern Georgia. This 2020 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by aquatic environments, where isolated islands like Honey Island and Sandy Island rise above a complex network of marshes and open water. The map documents distinct hydrologic zones including Honey Island Prairie, Blackjack Prairie, and Strange Island Prairie, which characterize the intricate ecology of the swamp basin. Unlike more developed regions, this area is defined by its lack of conventional road infrastructure, emphasizing its character as a protected natural wilderness. Small bodies of water such as Blackjack Lake are scattered throughout, while larger terrestrial features like Mitchell Island provide fixed points of reference within the shifting environment of the swamp.