1919 Map of St. Marys

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The St Marys River meanders through this 1919 survey, defining the irregular border between Georgia and Florida as it winds toward the Atlantic. The coastal landscape is a complex network of waterways, including the Nassau River, Thomas Creek, and Lofton Creek, interspersed with extensive wetlands like Plummer Swamp and Mc Queen Swamp. The human geography of the era is marked by numerous river landings, such as White Oak Landing and Deese Landing, which were vital for transport before modern highway systems dominated. Small settlements like Evergreen and Nassauville are anchored by local institutions including Evergreen School and School No 7. The Seaboard railroad cuts a straight path across the terrain, intersecting with the Air Line road at Yulee, signaling the early 20th-century shift toward rail-based commerce in this river-dependent region.