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2020 Map of Cox

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Altamaha River winds through this coastal Georgia landscape, defining the boundaries between McIntosh, Glynn, and Wayne counties. The settlement of Cox sits at a crossroads of rural routes like Cox Rd and Possum Point Rd, serving as a focal point for local history alongside the community at Altamaha Park. The river's influence is evident in the intricate network of swamps, lakes, and reaches, including Gamecock Reach and Snuff Box Swamp.

Genealogists can find several burial sites including Holland Cem, Manning Cem, and Plum Orchard Cem. The map reveals a transition from managed waterways like the Snuff Box Canal to natural river features like Lewis Island and Ballast Bluff. Named ridges such as Fulton Ridge and Long Ridge rise above the surrounding wetlands, indicating the slightly higher ground where early habitation and agriculture likely clustered.