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1970 Map of Doctortown

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Doctortown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Altamaha River carves a complex course through this landscape, marking the boundary between Long and Wayne Counties. The river's floodplain is a dense network of secondary waterways and named wetlands, including the expansive Patterson Swamp and Penholloway Swamp. Near the riverbanks, distinct elevations like Linden Bluff and Griffin Ridge rise above the surrounding bottomlands, which are dotted with numerous named sloughs and lakes such as Floyds Slough and Morgan Lake.

In the southeast, the town of Ludowici is a focal point of settlement, characterized by its grid of streets and proximity to the Seaboard Coast Line railroad. Further west, industrial activity is evident near the river through Industrial Waste Ponds and sand extraction sites. Local community life is reflected in landmarks like Elem Ch and a Cem, alongside mid-century recreational features such as a Drive-in Theater and a Golf Course.