1948 Map of Brunswick

About this map

Camp Stewart Military Reservation dominates the northern inland landscape of this post-war coastal survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in Georgia during the late 1940s. The intricate network of tidal waterways and barrier islands, including St Simon Island and Jekyll Island, reveals a complex maritime geography defined by sounds such as Sapelo Sound and St Andrew Sound. At the mouth of the Brunswick River, the city of Brunswick serves as a central hub, while the St Simon Light stands as a critical navigational landmark. Inland, the influence of the timber and naval stores industries is evident through the placement of rail-centric towns like Jesup, Ludowici, and Walthourville along the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads. The map also captures smaller, older settlements such as Sunbury and Riceboro, providing a detailed look at the rural coastal plain before the expansion of modern infrastructure.