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2011 Map of Burroughs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Burroughs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Armstrong Atlantic University anchors the northeastern suburban landscape of this coastal Georgia region, where the expansion of residential developments like Tranquilla Woods and Windsor Forest meets the intricate marshlands of the Little Ogeechee River. The map reveals a transition from these structured neighborhoods to the sprawling wetlands and winding waterways that define the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant historical and institutional markers are scattered throughout, from the Wild Horn Cemetery in Georgetown to the coastal heritage of Coffee Bluff Plantation.

The southern reaches are dominated by the broad Ogeechee River and its various tributaries, including Redbird Creek and Harvey Creek. This area is characterized by numerous islands such as Shed Island and Savage Island, as well as strategic points like Fort Genesis at McAllister Point. The network of roads, including Fort McAllister Rd and Salvage Island Rd, suggests the area's continued importance for coastal access and historical preservation along the marshy frontier.