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1948 Map of Savannah

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Savannah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Savannah and the surrounding Lowcountry of Georgia and South Carolina are defined by an intricate network of coastal waterways and barrier islands. This mid-century view captures the transition from the bustling riverfront at Savannah River to the growing suburbs of Garden City, Pooler, and Port Wentworth. The military presence of the era is prominent, with the expansive Camp Stewart Military Reservation to the southwest and the U.S. Marine Base Parris Island anchoring the northern coastal reach.

Inland, the landscape is crisscrossed by major rail lines including the Atlantic Coast Line RR and Seaboard Air Line RR, which supported the region's timber and agricultural trade. Small communities such as Sylvania, Springfield, and Hardeeville serve as regional hubs, while the coast is dotted with sea islands like Hilton Head Island and Daufuskie Island before their later development. The map reveals the tidal complexity of Port Royal Sound and St Helena Sound, where the Broad River and Coosaw River meet the sea.