2014 Map of Fort Mudge

About this map

Fort Mudge and the community of Racepond anchor this portion of Georgia's coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by the intersection of Ware, Brantley, and Charlton counties. The Jacksonville Hwy cuts a straight path southeast through a complex wetland system of sloughs and bays. The topography is characterized by slightly elevated "islands" such as Cowhouse Island, Corncob Island, and Boat Landing Island, which provide stable ground amidst the surrounding waters of Wide Slough and Poke Bay. Deepwater features like Maul-Hammock Lake, Ohio Lake, and Marys Lake dot the southern reaches of the map, suggesting a landscape that remains closely tied to its natural hydrology. Transportation routes like Swamp Perimeter Rd and Old Racepond Rd follow the terrain's dry edges, reflecting the historical movement of residents around the extensive swampy lowlands of the region.