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1979 Map of Isle of Hope

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Isle of Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Isle of Hope and the surrounding coastal marshlands of Chatham County appear here in a transition period of late-twentieth-century development. The map detail highlights established communities like Wymberly and Parkersburg alongside historical institutions such as the Bethesda Home for Boys. This orthophotomap combines aerial photography with topographic data to show the intricate network of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Skidaway River as they carve through Dutch Island and Wilmington Island.

Navigational landmarks and recreational sites are prominent, from the Lake Mayer Recreation Area to the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is defined by its maritime connections, featuring numerous boat ramps and landings like Priest Landing and Burnside. Traces of local history are preserved in labels for the Old Church Cem and the crossroads at Sandfly Bakers Crossing, providing a detailed view of the region's geography before further modern expansion.