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1957 Map of Savannah

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Savannah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Savannah River valley anchors this 1978 revision, marking the dividing line between Georgia and South Carolina as it winds toward the Atlantic. The city of Savannah serves as the regional hub, surrounded by a heavy military and industrial presence including Hunter Air Force Base and the expansive Fort Stewart Military Reservation. To the north, the landscape is defined by the dense river networks of the Salkehatchie River and Combahee River, while the coast features the intricate barrier islands of the Lowcountry.

Transportation corridors like the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad trace the movement of goods and people between inland towns like Statesboro and Sylvania and the deepwater ports. Coastal details show the extent of Hilton Head Island and the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, providing a clear record of land use before modern coastal expansion transformed many of these island communities.