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1994 Map of Cravens Island

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cravens Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness dominates this 1994 survey, revealing the intricate hydrological and cultural landscape of the Georgia wetlands. The map details the transition from the upland settlement of Hopkins to the dense network of swamp islands and prairies. Evidence of early industry and transport is scattered throughout the marsh, most notably the McLeods Mill and several segments of the Old Railroad Grade that once penetrated the swamp.

Large named prairies like Cox Prairie and water bodies such as Dinner Lake and Suwannee Lake define the interior, while various "jams" and "hammocks" like Smokehouse Jam and Green Hammock indicate slightly higher ground within the water-saturated environment. Historical access is traced through descriptive routes like the Old Hamp Swamp Road and Old Hog Road, crossing the county lines of Ware, Clinch, and Charlton. Significant landmarks such as Cravens Island and Round Timber Island stand as anchor points in this vast protected ecosystem.