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1957 Map of Burroughs

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Burroughs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The coastal wetlands and tidal estuaries of Chatham County are dominated by the winding path of the Ogeechee River and the Little Ogeechee River as they weave through Middle Marsh (Grove River). This mid-century landscape reflects a complex geography of hammock islands and established waterfront communities like Vernonburg and Coffee Bluff. Military and scout presence is significant, marked by the southern edge of Hunter Air Force Base and recreational sites such as Camp Strachan and Camp Low.

Local history and genealogy are centered around crossroads like Burroughs and family-named landmarks. The historic Fort McAllister stands watch near the southern bend of the river, while the rail corridors of the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line traverse the northern woods. Small churches and burial grounds, including Ogeechee Ch and the Wild Horn Cem, anchor the rural settlements that line the Wild Horn Road and White Bluff Road.