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1920 Map of Wassaw Sound

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Wassaw Sound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Wassaw Island and the intricate coastal waterways of the Georgia shoreline are documented here in a survey compiled by the Corps of Engineers. This tactical map emphasizes the complex maritime geography of the region, featuring defensive infrastructure such as the Great Wassaw Old Battery and a landmark Cup of Hotel on the northern reaches. The landscape is defined by its transition from tidal marshes and creeks, like Romerly Marsh Creek, to the open expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

The tidal network between Wilmington Island and the sound is shown in detail, tracing the courses of the Wilmington River and Tybee River. Smaller landforms, including Petit Chou Island and Gabbages Island, illustrate the shifting nature of the barrier island system. These detailed depth curves and land features reflect a period of intensive military interest in coastal defense and navigation during the early twentieth century.