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2024 Map of Cabretta Inlet

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Cabretta Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Sapelo Island and the neighboring barrier islands define this coastal landscape, where salt marshes and tidal creeks separate the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean. The settlement of Raccoon Bluff stands as a focal point for local history on the island's eastern side, connected by a network of local routes including Church Rd and the E West Autobahn. Most of the northern terrain is dedicated to the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves the distinctive maritime forest and wetland habitats of Blackbeard Island.

Navigational features such as Cabretta Inlet and Blackbeard Creek illustrate the shifting hydrography of the Georgia coast. The map captures the delicate balance between preserved wilderness areas, like the Blackbeard Island Wilderness, and the established landmarks of Nelsons Bluff and King Savannah. This documentation is essential for understanding the contemporary geography of these protected barrier islands.