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2011 Map of Sterling

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Sterling and its surrounding communities in Glynn County emerge from a landscape defined by the lowlands and tidal waterways of coastal Georgia. The settlement pattern follows the corridor of Old Jesup Rd, where clusters of homes and transport points like Hunters Siding, Zuta, and Frazers Crossing mark the transition from inland pine forests to the sprawling river basins. To the south, the development of Ridgewood Plantation and Pine Haven indicates more modern residential growth near the historic hamlet of Brobston.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by the Altamaha River system in the northeast, with its numerous braids including the South Branch Altamaha River and Minnow Creek. These waters, along with Honeygall Creek and the Buffalo River, create a complex network of marshes and islands such as Wrights Island and Cottonbox Island. Local landmarks like Honeygall Landing and the Daniel Cemetery provide tangible links to the area's maritime and community history.