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1970 Map of Doctortown

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Doctortown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Doctortown and the surrounding river bottoms of Long and Wayne Counties are captured here as they appeared in 1970, showing the intersection of heavy industrial infrastructure and the sprawling Altamaha River basin. Industrial activity is prominent around Doctortown, marked by several industrial waste ponds and a large facility near the riverbank. Further north, the town of Ludowici stands along the rail corridor, accompanied by the Elem Ch and a local Cem.

The landscape is defined by a dense network of wetlands and islands, including Knee Buckle Island, Popple Island, and Shoe Island. These areas are laced with sloughs like Hogpen Slough and Floyds Slough, illustrating the dynamic nature of the Patterson Swamp. Mid-century culture is represented by the Drive-in Theater and Golf Course south of town, while natural landmarks such as Linden Bluff and Griffin Ridge provide topographic contrast to the low-lying Back Swamp.