2017 Map of Riceboro

About this map

Riceboro stands at the northern edge of this coastal Georgia landscape, where industrial infrastructure like Interstate Paper Rd and the Chemical Plant Rd meet the complex hydrology of the Lowcountry. The map reveals a region defined by the winding paths of the North Newport River and the S Newport River, which encircle vast wetland systems including Big Mortar Swamp and Bull Town Swamp. This 2017 survey documents the transition from the concentrated settlement at Riceboro to the more dispersed communities of Retreat and South Newport to the south. Local heritage is preserved in the location of the Pando Cem and Davis Cem, while topographic names like Horsepen Island and Black Island indicate higher ground amidst the tidal marsh environment. The geography is bisected by Interstate 95, illustrating the modern corridor's path through a territory historically reliant on water routes and timber.