2011 Map of Cumberland Island North

About this map

Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the tidal marshes and sound waters at the northern end of this barrier island landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south elevations including Sanctuary Ridge and East Ridge, which contrast with the intricate network of tidal waterways such as Brockington Creek and Floyd Creek. The human history of the island is evidenced by the Cumberland Wharf and the Cumberland Cemetery, located near High Bluff. Further south, the map details the transition from high ground at High Point to the wetlands surrounding Whitney Lake. The interface between the Satilla River and St Andrew Sound reveals a complex coastal morphology, with shifting features like Horseshoe Shoals and the North Breakers constantly reshaped by the Atlantic Ocean.