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2014 Map of Bug Island

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bug Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Altamaha River winds through a complex network of wetlands and riverine features where Long, Wayne, and McIntosh Counties meet. This 2014 survey details the intricate hydrology of the floodplain, characterized by numerous sloughs, lakes, and named bends. Local history and river culture are evident in the naming of specific river reaches and landmarks such as Sturgeon Hole, John Lane Drift, and Sister Pine Round.

Settlement is concentrated at Paradise Park in the west, while the river itself is dotted with named islands like Bug Island, Boyles Island, and Honey Island. The map records numerous family-named river features and geographic markers, from Cooter Ridge and Oberry Bar to Double Yellow Bluff, reflecting a landscape deeply tied to the river's path. These detailed labels offer a clear view of the area's geography before more recent development might have altered these traditional place names.