2017 Map of Dinner Pond

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp defines this landscape in Charlton County, where a complex network of wetlands and open water persists into the 21st century. This 2017 study illustrates the delicate hydrology of the Middle Fork Suwannee River, which threads through the peat-rich basin. Named islands such as Dog Island, Long Island, and Camp Island rise slightly above the inundation, offering the only stable terrain amidst a mosaic of open marshes like Sapling Prairie and Big Water Prairie. Local hydrography is anchored by distinctive basins including Dinner Pond and Maul Hammock Lake. The presence of Floyds Island Prairie and Minnies Island highlights the intricate, remote nature of the swamp's interior, where traditional names reflect a long history of hunting, trapping, and exploration within one of Georgia's most significant natural features.