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2017 Map of Doboy Sound

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Doboy Sound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sapelo Island and its intricate network of salt marshes and tidal creeks dominate this coastal survey. The map details a landscape defined by hammocks—elevated islands of dry ground amidst the wetlands—such as Hog Hammock, Flora Bottom, and Moses Hammock. This maritime geography is deeply tied to the regional economy and history, evidenced by the presence of the Old Sailors Burying Ground and the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the sound.

On the mainland, the settlements of Cedar Point and Valona sit at the edge of the marshes, connected by roads like Ridge Rd. The importance of coastal access is clear through the inclusion of both the Sapelo Island Airport and Patterson Island Airport. From the shores of Nanny Goat Beach to the winding reaches of the Duplin River, the map captures a modern view of Georgia's barrier island ecology and traditional coastal landings.