The Ogeechee River and Little Ogeechee River define the watery southern reaches of this region, where the wetlands of Horse Pen Swamp and Culvert Swamp meet emerging suburban expansion. This landscape is a patchwork of historical land use, showing the engineered water systems of the Hardin Canal and the legacy of the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal. Local history is anchored by numerous burial grounds, including the Hopeton Plantation Cem and Brickyard Cem, which sit alongside the modern boundaries of Savannah, Pooler, and Bloomingdale. The map captures the meeting point of Effingham, Bryan, and Chatham counties, illustrating a complex network of transportation routes like Fort Argyle Rd and Louisville Rd that bridge the gaps between historic plantation sites and current-day residential growth.
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1920 · Meldrim
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Limerick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Meldrim
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Limerick
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Ossabaw Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Ossabaw Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Brunswick
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Savannah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Brunswick
USGS Topo · 1:250,000