2014 Map of Waycross SE

About this map

Skullhead and Braganza anchor the upper reaches of this watery landscape where the Ware Co Charlton Co boundary divides a vast network of islands and hammocks. The terrain is characterized by a complex system of named landforms rising above the wetlands, such as Negro Camp Island, Cowhouse Island, and the curiously named Wheel of Fortune Island. Transport is restricted to perimeter routes like Swamp Perimeter Rd and Ga-177, which skirt the edges of deeper swamp features including Barbers Run and Skull Lake. This geography reflects a classic southeastern wetland environment where every minor elevation is named, from Deer Gallus Island to Seldom Seen Point. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific boundaries of these named landmarks, which often represent historically significant family or community sites within the larger Gum Swamp and Bear Belly Strand regions.