2020 Map of Double Lakes

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this part of Charlton County, where the landscape is defined by a complex mosaic of open water and dry land features. Pockets of higher ground such as Floyds Island, Pine Hammock, and Grassy Island rise above the wetlands, serving as critical landmarks in an otherwise saturated environment. These "islands" and hammocks are separated by vast open expanses known locally as prairies, including Carters Prairie, Redbird Prairie, and Floyds Island Prairie. A sparse network of rural roads, such as Kingfisher Landing Rd and Mizell Rd, skirts the eastern edge of the swamp, providing limited access to the interior. The presence of Sand Lake further emphasizes the intricate hydrology of this protected wilderness area, where water levels dictate the geography of travel and survival.