1994 Map of Dinner Pond

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness dominates this mid-1990s survey, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands, islands, and open prairies. This portion of the Okefenokee Swamp is largely trackless, save for the presence of an Old Railroad Grade cutting across the northwestern section, a physical remnant of earlier industrial efforts to navigate this complex environment. The hydrology of the region is anchored by the Suwannee River and major open water features such as Dinner Pond and Big Water Lake. Landforms emerge from the surrounding marsh as distinct islands, including Long Island, Minnies Island, and Dog Island. Broad, open expanses labeled as Sapling Prairie and Island Prairie illustrate the diverse vegetation patterns that characterize this protected ecosystem.