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1958 Map of Cumberland Island South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Cumberland Island is shown here in the late 1950s, revealing a landscape defined by isolated settlements and extensive tidal waterways. This survey details the private estates and historical landings along the western shore, including Plum Orchard Wharf and the Greyfield area. Centered on the island's narrow mid-section, the map illustrates the transition from the sandy beaches facing the Atlantic Ocean to the complex marshes of the Cumberland Sound.

Maritime infrastructure is prominent, with various points of access such as Dungeness Wharf and Nightingale Wharf supporting the island's water-based connectivity. To the west, across the Brickhill River and Crooked River, the emerging industrial presence of the Kings Bay Army Terminal contrasts with the interior freshwater features like McCall Pond and Johnson Pond. The presence of a Cem near Stafford provides a genealogical touchstone for researchers of the island's resident families.