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2017 Map of Cumberland Island North

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cumberland Island North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cumberland Island National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape where the Satilla River and Cumberland River meet the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents a complex estuarine environment defined by tidal marshlands and interior ridges like East Ridge and Sanctuary Ridge. On the northern end of the island, the small Cumberland Cem and the settlement at High Point represent the limited human footprint within this protected wilderness.

Transport is confined to primitive tracks such as Grand Ave and Candler Beach Rd, reflecting the island's isolation. The hydrology is particularly intricate, featuring both salt marshes along Brockington Creek and freshwater bodies like Whitney Lake and Sweetwater Lake. The separation of Little Cumberland Island from the main landmass by the Christmas Creek marshes illustrates the dynamic nature of these Georgia barrier islands.