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1979 Map of Raccoon Key

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Raccoon Key
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Ossabaw Island dominates this coastal orthophotomap, showing the intricate tidal marshlands and maritime forests of the Georgia coast in the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Ogeechee River and the winding Cabbage Garden River, which carve through the dense vegetation. Small maritime landmarks such as Horse Hammock and Polly Point offer specific points of orientation along the northern reaches of the island.

Evidence of local navigation and coastal activity is visible at Morell Landing and Torreys Landing, while the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the sounds near the treacherous Hell Gate. The presence of the Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge at the northeastern corner highlights the region's conservation status, while interior features like Rice Pond and North Field Road provide a look at the island's interior topography and drainage patterns during this era.