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1979 Map of Cumberland Island South

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Cumberland Island National Seashore dominates this 1970s orthophotomap, showing the delicate balance between federal conservation and military expansion on the Georgia coast. The map detail highlights the historic estates and infrastructure that transitioned into the National Seashore, including Plum Orchard Wharf, the estate at Greyfield, and the Dungeness Wharf at the island's southern reach. A small Cem and the Old House site offer markers for genealogists and local historians tracking the island's residential past. Across the Cumberland Sound, the establishment of the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Support Base signals a major shift in the region's strategic importance. This survey uses aerial imagery to document the intricate waterways of the Intracoastal Waterway and tidal marshes like Stafford Island before modern development patterns fully took hold.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 27.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain