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2017 Map of Thalmann

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Thalmann
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jamaica and the settlement of Thalmann anchor this landscape of the Georgia coastal plain, where the intersection of rural roads and rail lines defines local movement. The area is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands, including the expansive Little Buffalo Swamp and Tenmile Swamp, punctuated by higher ground known locally as hammocks. Locations such as DuBignon Hammock and Pepper Hammock suggest historical land use patterns where family names were long attached to these habitable islands amidst the marsh.

Genealogists will find a cluster of family and local burial sites throughout the region, such as Blount Crossing Cem, Popwell Cem, and Whitaker Hill Cem. These landmarks, along with smaller locales like Popwellville and Belle Vista, provide a detailed record of the community's geographic footprint. The drainage patterns of Little Buffalo Creek and its various branches, such as Well Branch, illustrate the complex hydrology that has shaped agricultural and residential life in Glynn and Wayne counties for generations.