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2020 Map of Patterson SE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Patterson SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Satilla River meanders across this landscape, defining the winding borders between Pierce and Brantley counties. This river corridor is characterized by extensive wetlands, including Raulerson Swamp, Indian Swamp, and the uniquely named Knocknocker Swamp. The drainage patterns are intricate, with several major tributaries such as Sixty Foot Br and Otter Cr feeding into the main channel.

Settlement is concentrated at the northern edge in Patterson and along the bluffs above the river floodplain. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies family-named sites like Raulerson Cem and the settlement at Indian Bluff. The network of local roads, such as Old River Rd and Trudie Rd, follows the higher ground between the numerous named swamp basins like Mid Swamp and Cross Swamp, reflecting how the wet terrain has historically dictated movement and land use in this part of Georgia.