2017 Map of Chesser Island

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this landscape, where the boundary between Ware Co and Charlton Co cuts through a mosaic of wet prairies and timbered islands. The eastern edge is defined by the elevation of Trail Ridge, providing a natural upland border to the swamp's interior. This 2017 survey details the complex hydrography of the region, from the open waters of Buck Lake and Blackjack Lake to the vast expanses of Mizell Prairie and Chesser Prairie. Human access is concentrated on the eastern periphery along Wildlife Dr and Chesser Island Rd, leading to landmarks like Chesser Island and Fort Tompkins. Deeper in the swamp, the map identifies isolated landmasses such as Big Cypress Camp Island, Charles Island, and Hog Island, illustrating the primitive navigation routes like Ridley Island Trail that historically linked these remote interior points.