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2011 Map of Chesser Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Camp Cornelia marks a point of human presence in a landscape otherwise defined by the intricate network of water and land in the Georgia swamp. The area is a mosaic of isolated land masses such as Chesser Island, Hog Island, and Little Island, which rise above the surrounding wetlands. This environment is characterized by a series of pockets and channels, with named water bodies like Monkey Lake, Buzzards Roost Lake, and Coward Lake scattered throughout the territory.

Access is focused on the eastern edge of the swamp, where Swamp Perimeter Rd and Chesser Island Rd provide a clear boundary between the wilderness and more accessible terrain. The presence of features like Goose House Gap and Big Cypress Camp Island suggests a history of localized naming conventions and seasonal use, while the lack of large settlements highlights the preservation of this unique ecosystem. Researchers can trace the layout of various landmarks, including Number One Island and Mitchell Island, as they appeared in the early 21st century.