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1918 Map of Bladen

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Bladen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Satilla River and Turtle River define the intricate marshland geography of Glynn and Camden Counties in this 1917 survey. The landscape is a network of tidal creeks and named islands such as Colonels Island, Blythe Island, and Gowrie Island. The era's transportation infrastructure is clearly delineated, showing the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Southern Ry railroads at key junctions like Bladen and Southern Junc.

Rural life is anchored by several local institutions, including the Blythe School, Magnolia School, and Brockington School. Settlements like Waverly and White Oak serve as hubs along the rail corridors, while coastal points like Dover Bluff and the Log Landing along Maiden Creek suggest the maritime-focused economy of the Georgia coast. The map provides an incredible level of detail for genealogists tracing families near Buck Swamp or the numerous named points along the South Brunswick River.