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1979 Map of Jekyll Island

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Jekyll Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Jekyll Island State Park is documented in this 1970s orthophotomap, showing the intricate balance between coastal recreation and preserved landmarks. The island's northern end is highlighted by the Ruins of Georgias First Brewery and a nearby Cem, indicating the early colonial and agricultural history of this barrier island. The interior reveals mid-century infrastructure including the Jekyll Island Airport and a prominent Golf Course, while the northern access is provided by the Sidney Lanier Bridge crossing the Brunswick River.

The landscape is dominated by the complex tidal network of the Latham River and Jekyll Creek, which separate the island from the mainland marshes. To the west, Jointer Island sits amidst Jointer Creek, while the southern tip at Jekyll Pt marks the transition into St Andrew Sound. This survey captures the maritime geography along the Intracoastal Waterway just before modern developments further altered the island's coastline.