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1979 Map of Sapelo Sound, 1980 Print
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1979 Map of Sapelo Sound

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Sapelo Sound serves as the focal point for this 1979 topographic-bathymetric study of the Georgia coast, where the South Newport River and Mud River meet the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of barrier islands and tidal marshes, including the heavily protected acreage of the Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Blackbeard Island Wilderness Area. Coastal researchers and historians can observe the intricate bathymetry of Experiment Shoal and Concord Shoal, alongside the shifting sands of Dog Hammock Spit. The map highlights the intersection of natural waterways and human navigation via the Intracoastal Waterway, which threads past Oldnor Island and Wahoo Island. Sparse settlements like Newport and Johnson are noted, primarily serving as reference points in this watery, ever-changing environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.93 x 27.69 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain