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1979 Map of Sea Island

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Sea Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Sea Island and the northern reaches of St Simons Island are presented here in a 1970s orthophotomap that blends aerial imagery with topographic and bathymetric data. The intricate tidal network of the Georgia coast is visible through the winding paths of the Hampton River, Village Creek, and Blackbank River. This era shows a landscape where the developed reaches of Sea Island Beach and the Golf Course meet the preserved historical footprint of inland settlements like German Village and Harrington.

Strategic maritime and historical landmarks are interspersed among the marshes, including the U S Coast Guard Station near East Beach and the site of Bloody Marsh. The map also captures the shifting nature of the shoreline, noting an area subject to frequent change near Pelican Spit and Goulds Inlet. Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller features such as St Andrews Ch and local cemeteries that predate the more modern coastal developments.