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1958 Map of Cumberland Island North

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cumberland Island North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Little Cumberland Island and the northern reaches of Cumberland Island dominate this coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by shifting sands and intricate tidal waterways. The northern tip of the island chain is marked by the Little Cumberland Island Lighthouse (Abandoned), which stands near the mouth of St Andrew Sound. Further south, the island's interior features several freshwater bodies, including Whitney Lake and Sweetwater Lake, sheltered by high dunes and maritime forest.

Evidence of local history and island utility appears at Halfmoon Bluff and Stockwell Bluff, where small Cems and the Cumberland Wharf suggest earlier maritime and residential activity. The western edge of the islands is carved by the Cumberland River and Brickhill River, which form part of the Intracoastal Waterway, a vital corridor for coastal transit. This period shows the islands in a transitional state, balancing navigational landmarks like Abraham Point with the natural isolation of Pelican Spit.