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2011 Map of Hortense

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hortense
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The winding Little Satilla River and Satilla River dominate this South Georgia landscape, creating a network of oxbows and swampy inlets defined by landmarks like Bonnet Lake and Baxter Lake. The river system served as a primary corridor for local commerce and travel, evidenced by numerous river access points such as Mouth of the Swamp Landing and Strickland Landing. Settlements are concentrated along the roadway and rail corridors, with Hortense serving as a local hub complete with the Hortense Post Office and the nearby Tabernacle Camp Ground.

Family history is preserved in several burial grounds, including the Satilla Cemetery and Lewis Cemetery near Raybon. The geography is further marked by distinct elevation changes along the water, such as Baxter Bluff and Strickland Bluff. Small communities like Trudie and Needmore are connected by a web of local routes, including Hortense Rd and Old Hwy Rd, reflecting the rural settlement patterns of the early 21st century.