1978 Map of Savannah

About this map

The Savannah River defines the industrial and ecological character of this coastal Georgia landscape, where the bustling city grid meets a complex network of marshes and waterways. During the mid-1970s, the urban sprawl reached toward the south and east, encompassing neighborhoods like Carver Village and East Savannah. To the north, Hutchinson Island and Pennyworth Island sit between the main river channel and the Back River, marking the boundary with South Carolina. Significant institutional footprints are visible across the quadrangle, from the expansive Hunter Army Airfield in the southwest to Savannah State College near the Wilmington River. Cultural landmarks like the historic Fort Jackson stand near modern industrial sites, including the Industrial Waste Ponds on Elba Island, illustrating the tension between preservation and development along the Intracoastal Waterway.