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1957 Map of Burroughs

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Burroughs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Little Ogeechee River and its labyrinthine marshlands dominate this mid-century survey of coastal Georgia, where the salt marshes of Middle Marsh separate inland settlements from the coastal islands. The landscape is a complex network of tidal waterways, including Hoover Creek and the Vernon River, surrounding landmarks such as Steadman Island and Rose Dew Island. Near the southern bend of the Ogeechee River sits the defensive site of Fort McAllister, guarding the river approach long after its Civil War significance.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the region's growth, with the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads cutting through the northern timber and wetlands. Established communities like Vernonburg and White Bluff contrast with the expanding footprint of Hunter Air Force Base and newer developments like Windsor Forest. For those tracing local history, the map preserves the locations of Hawkins Chapel, Ogeechee Church, and the Wild Horn Cemetery along Wild Horn Road.