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2014 Map of Doctortown

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Doctortown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Altamaha River serves as the defining boundary between Long Co and Wayne Co in this modern topographical study. The settlement of Doctortown is situated on the southern bank, historically significant as a river crossing and railroad junction, now connected to the north by the J Alvin Leaphart Senior Memorial Bridge. The river's winding path through the swampy lowlands has created a complex network of backwaters and named features like Hogpen Slough, Cole Eddy, and Bar Hole Lake.

Industrial influence is evident in the presence of Rayonier Lake and its northern and southern extensions, reflecting the importance of the timber and pulp industry to the local economy. To the northeast, the city of Ludowici stands at a major highway intersection, while smaller riverside developments like Buggs Bluff and Linden Bluff line the western bluffs. The terrain is characterized by numerous islands and ridges within the river basin, including Knee Buckle Island and Griffin Ridge.