1956 Map of Darien

About this map

Darien stands as the historic gateway to a complex delta where the Altamaha River breaks into a network of tidewater channels and sediment-rich islands. This mid-century survey records a landscape shaped by both colonial history and modern conservation, featuring the Old Fort King George landmark and the Santo Domingo Mission Ruins. The vast Altamaha State Waterfowl Management Area dominates the marshes of Butler Island, Champney Island, and Generals Island, where former rice plantation lands transitioned into protected habitats. On the mainland, the Atlantic Coastal Highway links rural settlements like Evelyn, Broadfield, and New Hope. Significant genealogical sites are noted, including the Freedman and Petersville cemeteries. To the south, the massive footprint of the U S Naval Reservation Glynco Naval Air Station marks the Cold War military presence in Glynn County.