1957 Map of Savannah

About this map

The Savannah River serves as the central artery of this coastal landscape, carving the boundary between Georgia and South Carolina as it flows toward the Atlantic Ocean. This mid-century view reveals a region defined by its complex network of barrier islands and tidal waterways, from Hilton Head Island and Saint Helena Island to the remote marshes of Ossabaw Island. The transition from the dense urban grid of Savannah to the expansive Fort Stewart Military Reservation illustrates the post-war balance between historic port commerce and large-scale federal land use.