2017 Map of Darien

About this map

Darien sits at the northern edge of a sprawling delta where the Altamaha River breaks into a complex network of channels, including the Champney River and Butler River. This coastal landscape is defined by its low-lying tidal marshes and a series of significant islands like Butler Island, Champney Island, and Broughton Island. The map reveals a deep layering of local history through its cemeteries, including the Old Slave Cem near Broadfield and the Freedman Cem further south. These sites, along with settlements like Evelyn and New Hope, suggest a legacy of plantation-era land use and post-emancipation communities. The southern portion of the map transitions toward more contemporary infrastructure, anchored by the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport and the residential corridors of Methory Gardens, while the eastern reaches trace the Intracoastal Waterway through Buttermilk Sound toward Saint Simons Island.