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1918 Map of Moniac

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Moniac
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Okefenokee Swamp dominates this 1918 landscape, defining the western edge of the Georgia-Florida borderlands. To the east of the swamp's Grand Prairie and Bee Gum Prairie, the prominent Trail Ridge forms a natural corridor for early settlements and schools. Along this rise, rural life is marked by the presence of Chesser School, Toledo School, and Stave Branch School.

Infrastructure in the south centers on the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad, which links the communities of Moniac, Baxter, and St George. Near the state line, Ellicotts Mound stands as a significant surveyor's landmark along the St Marys River. The area's localized industry is evident at Olivers Mill, while the upper reach of the swamp includes sites like Camp Cornelia and various named islands such as Chesser Island and Soldiers Camp Island.