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1980 Map of Bladen

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Bladen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Turtle River and its intricate network of surrounding swamps define this coastal Georgia landscape near the border of Glynn and Camden Counties. The map reveals a region shaped by maritime timber and transit, where historic routes like Tram Road and Shingle Mill Road suggest an era of industrial logging. Small settlements such as Bladen, Georgetown, and Brookman are dispersed throughout the low-lying terrain, connected by the prominent Seaboard Coast Line railroad.

Local history is preserved in the location of several rural spiritual centers and burial grounds, including New Zion Ch, Magnolia Ch, and the Higginbotham Cem. These community landmarks, alongside the Lookout Tower and various island features like Gowrie Island, provide a detailed record of habitation and land use in this riverine environment. The orthophotomap base allows for a clear view of the vegetation patterns across White Oak Swamp and Buck Swamp.