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2024 Map of The Pocket

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of The Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Okefenokee Wilderness dominates this corner of South Georgia, where the borders of Clinch, Ware, and Charlton Counties meet amidst a complex network of wetlands and islands. The geography is defined by the headwaters of the Suwannee River, including its North Fork, and the engineering of the Suwannee River Sill within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Numerous hammocks and islands rise from the Okefenokee Swamp, such as Macks Island, Cravens Hammock, and the large landform known as The Pocket.

Human presence is sparse but deeply rooted in the landscape, most notably marked by the Mixons Ferry Cem near the riverbanks. Named features like Mixons Hammock and Hickory Island suggest long-standing local associations with specific high ground within the marsh. The map also records minor access points like Sport Camp Rd and Drag Ln, providing a modern look at how this protected ecosystem is managed and navigated.