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1930 Map of Cumberland Island

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Cumberland Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Cumberland Island and its smaller companion, Little Cumberland Island, dominate this coastal survey conducted just before the close of the First World War. The island's eastern shoreline faces the Atlantic Ocean, while its western edge is defined by a complex network of waterways including the Brickhill River and Cumberland Sound. These marshes and tidal creeks provided essential maritime access points, evidenced by landmarks like Dungeness Wharf, Plum Orchard Wharf, and Stafford Wharf.

Freshwater features such as Whitney Lake and Sweetwater Lake are tucked behind the coastal dunes, offering a glimpse into the diverse ecology of the barrier island. Settlement patterns are concentrated at locations like Greyfield and High Point, with the northern tip of the smaller island marked by an Lighthouse (Abandoned). The topography by R.L. Harrison highlights significant elevations like Halfmoon Bluff and Stockwell Bluff, which rise above the surrounding wetlands and tidal flats of Kings Bay and Big Marsh.