2020 Map of Dinner Pond

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this landscape, revealing a complex labyrinth of blackwater channels and freshwater marsh. This modern survey details the intricate drainage patterns of the upper Suwannee basin, where the Middle Fork Suwannee River and Little Fork Suwannee River converge amidst a vast network of peat-based prairies. These open wetlands, including Big Water Prairie and Sapling Prairie, are punctuated by isolated upland "islands" such as Long Island and Minnies Island, which have historically served as crucial dry-ground refuges in the heart of the swamp. To the south, Floyds Island Prairie and Big Water Lake mark significant open-water features within the protected wilderness. The geography here illustrates the slow, southward movement of water through Bird Wind Run, a critical natural artery for this unique ecosystem on the Georgia-Florida border.