Oglethorpe Bluff overlooks a sharp bend in the Altamaha River as it winds toward the Atlantic, anchoring this portion of Wayne County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Little Goose Creek and Goose Creek, which drain the low-lying terrain north of Jesup. This 2011 survey shows a mix of rural settlements and modern residential expansion, with established areas like Madray Springs and Redland connected by an evolving road system. Evidence of the region’s agricultural roots persists in names like Chapman Plantation Rd, while the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery serves as a central landmark for local genealogy. The map also detail shoreline features such as Carter Island and the isolated oxbow known as Hughes Old River, illustrating the natural shifts of the coastal plain river system over time.
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1918 · Jesup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Glennville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Jesup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Glennville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Brunswick
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Brunswick
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Glennville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Waycross
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Brunswick
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Waycross
USGS Topo · 1:250,000