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2011 Map of Cabretta Inlet

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sapelo Island and its eastern salt marshes define this coastal landscape on the Georgia shoreline as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map focuses on the intricate network of tidal waterways and marshlands, notably including Blackberry Creek and Cabretta Creek, which separate the mainland barrier features from the open Atlantic Ocean.

Landward features like Raccoon Bluff and Nelsons Bluff suggest the localized high ground utilized for settlement and navigation in McIntosh County. The inclusion of King Savannah and Cabretta Island provides a detailed look at the geomorphology of the barrier system, while Blackbeard Shoal marks the shifting underwater topography just offshore. This survey is a record of the delicate balance between the maritime forest and the encroaching sea.