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1979 Map of Brunswick East

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Brunswick East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Coastal Glynn County serves as a complex intersection of maritime history and modern infrastructure in the late 1970s. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the deep-water channels and sprawling marshlands, including the Glynn Marshes and Lanier Island, which separate the mainland city of Brunswick from the historic settlements on St. Simons Island. The landscape is marked by colonial heritage and aviation history, featuring the Fort Frederica National Monument and the St Simons Lighthouse alongside the active Malcolm Mc Kinnon Airport.

The inland expansion of the city is evident through the development of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and residential clusters like Belle Point. On the island, local centers such as Harrington and Jewtown are visible near the St Ignatius Ch, documenting the community's mid-century footprint. The Intracostal Waterway weaves through the Mackay River and Frederica River, highlighting the area's continued reliance on its extensive network of tidal creeks and sounds.