1943 Map of Ludowici

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Altamaha River bottomlands dominate the southern landscape of this 1940s survey, where the river's meandering course creates a complex network of sloughs and islands. The cartography reveals a transition from the agricultural and rail hubs of Ludowici and Walthourville into the dense cypress and tupelo environments of Holloway Swamp and Joyner Island. Along the riverbanks, curious landmarks such as the Wreck of Louise and Bug Bluff suggest the historical importance of the waterway before the shifting channels of the Phin River (Old R) and Miller Lake Cutoff altered navigation. The rail infrastructure is clearly defined, with the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line cutting through the coastal plain. Scattered settlements like Tibet, Bobtown, and Upper Sensavilla appear as small rural outposts, many connected by the established King Road and Darien Road.