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2014 Map of Strange Island

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Strange Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Indian Mound Island and the surrounding wetlands of Ware and Clinch Counties define this southeastern Georgia landscape. In this environment where water and land are inextricably linked, high ground is identified by a series of hammock and island labels, such as Harpers Hammock and the trio of North Strange Island, Middle Strange Island, and Strange Island. The Suwannee River flows through the western edge of the area, while Cypress Cr meanders through the southern reaches near Little Fiddlers Island.

A network of local routes, including Buck Island Rd, Fiddlers Island Rd, and Strange Island Rd, provides access to these isolated rises in the terrain. These roads often terminate at specific landforms like Rough Island or Buck Island, reflecting a long-standing pattern of navigation through the swampy lowlands. The presence of Indian Mound Island suggests a deep history of human presence in these wetlands, marking a location of archaeological interest within the natural drainage basin.