2017 Map of Boons Lake

About this map

The Satilla River meanders through a landscape of dense wetlands and riverine features where Brantley, Charlton, and Camden counties meet. This coastal plain environment is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named oxbows and reaches such as Boons Lake, Teston Lake, and the Buffalo Reaches. The topography is marked by distinct river bluffs and elevated landforms, including Upper Hog Pen Bluff, Lower Hog Pen Bluff, and Oquin Bluff, which overlook the surrounding swampy terrain. Small family and community landmarks like Bethlehem Cem and Dowling Cem suggest the long-standing local ties to the land near the settlement of Big Oak. The extensive network of local roads and logging routes, such as Gate Logging Rd and Bachlott Church Rd, highlights the area's history of timber harvesting and rural connectivity within the Cross Swamp region.