1939 Map of Bladen

About this map

Turtle River and the South Brunswick River dominate this coastal landscape at the edge of Glynn and Camden counties, where saltwater marshes and dense swamp forests meet early twentieth-century rail infrastructure. The intricate hydrology of the region is detailed through numerous named features like Buffalo Swamp, Bradley Swamp, and Whiteoak Swamp, which weave between small agricultural and timber-oriented settlements. This 1939 edition reflects a landscape still deeply tied to its maritime and rail connections, with the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line cutting through the terrain. Evidence of local community life is preserved in the locations of country schools such as Magnolia School and Buck Swamp School, alongside family-named landmarks like Hogans I and Gowrie Island. The coastal topography shows natural features like Fancy Bluff and Red Bluff overlooking the tidal creeks and islands, including the large expanse of Colonels Island.