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1954 Map of Sapelo Sound

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sapelo Sound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southern portion of this coastal Georgia survey, documenting a landscape defined by intricate tidal networks and barrier islands. Situated along the Sapelo Sound, the map details a complex maritime environment where the Wahoo River and Barbour Island River meet the Atlantic Ocean. Numerous artesian wells are noted across the islands, indicating the importance of freshwater access in this salt-marsh region.

Small coastal settlements and markers like Wahoo, Johnson, and Oldnor appear amidst the wetlands, while prominent landforms such as St Catherines Island and Sapelo Island frame the sound. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the area's role in coastal navigation. Notable topographic features like Dog Hammock Spit and the Tide Rips underscore the dynamic nature of the Georgia shoreline in the mid-1950s.