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1978 Map of Cox

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Cox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Altamaha River carves a winding path through the McIntosh County wetlands, defining a landscape shaped by water and timber. This late 1970s survey captures the region where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad bisects the swamp, connecting the small settlement of Cox to the broader coastal corridor. The river is flanked by numerous oxbow lakes and named pockets such as Gamecock Lake, Belly Hole Lake, and Old Womans Pocket, reflecting generations of local fishing and navigation history.

Upland ridges like Long Hammock Ridge provide the only stable ground for rural infrastructure, including Wayfarer Ch and several family cemeteries like Manning Cem. The presence of Ft Barrington Landing and Holland Landing points to the enduring importance of river access in this swampy interior. South of the river, the Altamaha State Waterfowl Management Area covers a vast network of creeks and islands, including Big Buzzard Island and Werriats Island, preserving a complex ecosystem of tidal and riverine habitats.