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1979 Map of St Catherines Sound

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of St Catherines Sound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

St Catherines Sound serves as the central focal point of this coastal orthophotomap, where the Medway River and Bear River meet the Atlantic tide. The landscape is a complex network of salt marshes and tidal channels, separating major landmasses like Colonels Island and Ossabaw Island from the mainland. The imagery reveals the intricate drainage patterns of smaller tidewater features such as Vandyke Creek and Ashley Creek, providing a clear record of the shoreline's composition in the late 1970s.

Local landmarks and small-scale developments are visible, including the Yellow Bluff Fishing Camp and the southern edge of the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. The map identifies specific maritime hazards and shifting sands like the Middle Ground and the Spit near Cedar Pt. Cultural details are sparse but significant, notably the Cem Grave on St Catherines Island, marking a point of interest for genealogists and local historians studying these barrier island communities.