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1957 Map of Isle of Hope

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Isle of Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Isle of Hope and the surrounding coastal marshlands of Chatham County are presented here during a period of expanding suburbanization south of Savannah. The landscape is defined by the intricate network of the Skidaway River, Vernon River, and the Wilmington River, where established communities like Sandfly and Pin Point sit alongside large institutional tracts. Notable sites include the historic Wormsloe estate and Bethesda, which is home to an Orphanage.

Cultural landmarks such as the New Guinea Cem and Old Church Cem provide significant genealogical value, while the presence of Sand Pits and various HAMMOCKS suggest the local industry and natural terrain. The transition from older rural settlements to mid-century residential developments is evident in neighborhoods like Chippewa Terrace and Rose Hill, showing the growth of the coastal community before later intensive development.