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1994 Map of Strange Island

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Strange Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness dominates this corner of Georgia, where the wetland landscape of Clinch and Ware counties is defined by a complex network of islands and prairies. This 1994 survey captures the intricate interior of the swamp, highlighting topographic rises such as Strange Island, Middle Strange Island, and the family-named Harpers Hammock. These dry points were essential for navigation and temporary settlement in the marshy expanse, connected by primitive tracks like Sweetwater Road and Coyote Trail Road.

Tracing through the southern section, an Old Railroad Grade indicates a legacy of timber harvesting or early transit that once pierced deep into the refuge. Landmarks such as Indian Mound Island suggest a much longer history of human presence in the area. From the slow waters of Sweetwater Creek to the open Strange Island Prairie, the map provides a clear record of the boundary lines and natural features within this protected wilderness area.