
Richmond Hill and the coastal lowlands of coastal Georgia meet in this detailed survey, where the winding channels of the Medway River and Belfast River define the landscape. The geography is characterized by a complex network of tidal waterways, including Buttermilk Sound and Jones Creek, which separate established inland settlements from islands like Isle of Wight. This area maintains a strong connection to its early history through several well-preserved landmarks. For genealogists and local researchers, the presence of the Bryan Neck Cem and the Old Dorchester Cem alongside the New Dorchester Cem provides important anchors for family history near the historic settlement of Sunbury. This port town, located along the Sunbury Channel, sits at the edge of the East Channel, illustrating the enduring importance of the maritime economy to the Bryan and Liberty County border region.
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1920 · Sapelo River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Limerick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · St Catherines Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · St Catherines Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Sapelo River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Limerick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Ossabaw Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · St. Catherine's Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Ossabaw Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Sapelo River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500