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2020 Map of Guyton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Guyton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ogeechee River meanders along the boundary between Effingham and Bulloch counties, defining the western edge of this coastal plain landscape. Small settlements and rural junctions like Guyton, Pineora, and Marlow anchor the eastern side, while family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds such as Old Providence Cem and Newton Cem are scattered across the terrain. The river is a focal point for infrastructure, featuring the Captain William Cone Bridge and Doctor Floyd Bridge, which provide essential crossings over the marshy bottomlands and Raccoon Keys.

The area is characterized by an extensive network of wetlands and drainage basins, including Big Bay and Boggy Bay. Away from the river, the landscape transitions into agricultural and timber lands, punctuated by small communities like Ivanhoe and Olney. The map details a transition from the river bluffs at Saint Peters Bluff to the low-lying reaches of Sweeten Water Br, reflecting a long-standing pattern of settlement where high ground meets the fertile, water-rich lowlands of the Georgia interior.