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1945 Map of Brunswick

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Brunswick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Fort Frederica National Monument anchors the historic coastline of St Simon Island in this mid-1940s survey. The landscape is defined by its complex tidal network, where the Frederica River and Mackay River wind through extensive salt marshes. Coastal development is centered around the settlement of Brunswick and the growing aviation infrastructure at Malcolm McKinnon Airport.

A network of artesian wells, labeled as Art Well, dot the islands, indicating the era's reliance on groundwater sources. The map also reveals the distinct recreational and maritime character of the region, from the Sea Island Beach resort area to the secluded Jekyll Island, which features the Clubhouse Tower and Oglethorpe Road. Strategic coastal sites like the National Quarantine at Brunswick Point highlight the area's role in maritime commerce and public health during this period.