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2017 Map of Newell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Newell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The eastern fringes of the Little Okefenokee Swamp dominate this landscape, where numerous sandy hammocks and islands rise slightly above the wetlands. Settlements such as Cypress Siding, Mattox, and Uptonville follow the corridor of the Old Dixie Hwy, tracing the higher ground of the Trail Ridge landform. This geological feature historically influenced movement through the region, providing a stable path between the swamp and the coastal plain.

Waterways like Spanish Creek and Little Buffalo Creek drain the surrounding marshes, while named features such as Sandy Island, Sweet Gum Island, and Wilson Hammock point to the area's complex mosaic of timber and wetland. To the south, the community of Homeland sits at a crossroads of local travel. For those researching local families, the presence of Sand Hill Cem and numerous named rural roads like Tom Crews Rd and Sam Houston Rd offer clear markers of long-established residency in this corner of Charlton County.