2017 Map of Bladen

About this map

Turtle River and its surrounding wetlands define the low-lying landscape where Glynn Co meets Camden Co. This 2017 study illustrates the rural transition between the upper reaches of the Little Satilla River and the coastal marshes. Scattered settlements like Bladen, Georgetown, and Brookman anchor a network of local roads, many of which retain names hinting at the area's land-use history, such as Tram Rd and Laurel Grove Plantation. The map is particularly useful for local historians seeking family landmarks, including the Higgimbotham Cem and Wright Cem, which are situated near established communities. The intricate system of named swamps, from Turkey Swamp to Pyles Swamp, reveals the complex drainage patterns that have long influenced settlement and agriculture in this corner of the Georgia coastal plain.