2020 Map of Sea Island

About this map

Sea Island and its famous coastal geography are documented in this recent survey of Glynn County's barrier islands. The intricate network of tidal waterways, including the Hampton River, Village Creek, and Blackbank River, carves through the marshlands and separates the major landmasses of Saint Simons Island and Little Saint Simons Island. The map records the contemporary footprint of local communities such as Harrington and German Village, along with specialized terrain like Pelican Spit and Bloody Marsh. The coastal edge is defined by the expansive Sea Island Beach facing the Atlantic Ocean, while Goulds Inlet and Postell Creek provide critical drainage points for the island's interior wetlands. This modern topographic record reflects the balance between developed resort areas and the preservation of the region's diverse estuarine environment.