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1978 Map of Boons Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Boons Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Satilla River carves a complex course through this corner of Southeast Georgia, defining a landscape of oxbow lakes, winding sloughs, and dense wetlands. Small rural communities are represented by quiet landmarks like Riverside Ch and Oak Grove Ch, alongside family-named resting places including Bethlehem Cem and Dowling Cem. The map illustrates the meeting point of Brantley, Camden, and Charlton counties, where the river's path is mirrored by a series of significant water bodies like Boons Lake, Big Mineral Lake, and Santee Lake.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain shifts into the expansive Big Bay and Cross Swamp, emphasizing the region's low-lying character. Distinctive landforms like Warren Island and the high ground at Piney provide a structural contrast to the myriad smaller basins such as Knox Suck and the Upper Hog Pen. This survey captures the rural continuity of the Georgia coastal plain before modern infrastructure altered its traditional drainage patterns.