1978 Map of Brunswick

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The Georgia coastline and the vast Altamaha river basin dominate this mid-to-late 1970s topographic study, illustrating the complex intersection of military reservations, protected wildlife sanctuaries, and coastal settlements. The inland landscape is defined by the Fort Stewart Military Reservation and the swampy lowlands of the Canoochee River and Altamaha River. Along the Atlantic, the map details a succession of barrier islands, including the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge and Jekyll Island State Park, alongside historic sites like Fort Frederica and Fort McAllister. The transportation network reveals the importance of both the Seaboard Coast Line and Southern Railway in connecting regional hubs like Jesup and Brunswick to the coastal ports. Deep in the interior, the transition from managed timberlands and swamps like Buffalo Swamp to the expanding suburbs near Hinesville reflects the shifting land use of the era.