2020 Map of East of Ludowici

About this map

The coastal plains of Southeast Georgia are defined here by the winding course of the S Newport River and the expansive wetlands of Ball Town Swamp. This 2020 survey illustrates a landscape of dense pine forests and low-lying drainages, such as Payne Cr and Peacock Cr, which cross the boundaries of Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties. The settlement of Riceboro sits at the northeastern edge of the sheet, while the interior is crisscrossed by a network of rural roads that often take their names from local families or historic landmarks, including Maybank Rd and Townsend Rd. Cultural history is anchored by sites such as Middleton Cem and Branson Cem. The presence of the Sassafrass Plantation and Thompson Hunting Club suggests a long-standing tradition of large landholdings used for agriculture and recreation in this portion of the Georgia Lowcountry.