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2011 Map of Darien

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Darien
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Old Fort King George stands as a sentinel over the Darien River at the edge of Darien, overlooking a complex labyrinth of coastal waterways and marsh islands. The landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Altamaha River, which carve out numerous named landmasses such as Butler Island, Rhetts Island, and Champney Island. This geography of water and silt historically dictated the settlement patterns of McIntosh County, where communities like Broadfield and New Hope emerged along the river's higher ground.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial sites, including the Old Slave Cemetary near Evelyn, the Freedman Cemetery, and the Indian Cemetery. The presence of the Brunswick-Altamaha Canal running parallel to the river reflects a legacy of early transport infrastructure designed to move goods through this difficult tidal terrain. In the southern portion of the map, modern development is represented by the Glynco Jetport Airport and the community of Oglethorpe Manor.