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1961 Map of Savannah

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Savannah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Savannah River and its intricate coastal estuary anchor this mid-century survey of the Lowcountry, capturing a landscape defined by expansive tidal marshes and significant military footprints. Inland from the coast, the vast Fort Stewart Military Reservation and the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge represent large-scale land use changes that preserved territory as urban centers like Savannah and Beaufort expanded. The mapping details the complex waterway systems of the Broad River, Coosaw River, and Ogeechee River, alongside a thriving rail network featuring the Seaboard Air Line RR and the Atlantic Coast Line RR.

Coastal geography is meticulously documented, showing the relationship between established settlements and the barrier islands. From Tybee Island to Hilton Head Island and the more remote Daufuskie Island, the map illustrates a region before the height of modern resort development. Important institutional sites are noted, including Georgia Southern College in Statesboro and the Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot, highlighting the area's dual identity as both an educational hub and a strategic defense corridor.