{"product_id":"old-map-of-jekyll-island-georgia-by-usgs-1957-st-simons-sound-jekyll-sound-atlantic-ocean","title":"Old Map of Jekyll Island, Georgia by USGS, 1957 – St. Simons Sound, Jekyll Sound \u0026 Atlantic Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled “Jekyll Island,” this United States Geological Survey map was created in 1957 and published with a 1959 imprint, capturing one of Georgia’s most storied barrier islands at a pivotal mid-century moment. Drawn at the precise 1:24,000 scale characteristic of USGS quadrangles, it presents Jekyll Island not as a romantic resort fantasy, but as a rigorously observed coastal landscape of beaches, marshes, channels, roads, and low relief. The clear blues of the Atlantic Ocean, St. Simons Sound, Jekyll Sound, and surrounding waterways contrast with green land areas and finely drawn contour information, giving the map both scientific authority and visual grace. It is a portrait of a place shaped equally by tide, sand, development, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USGS, founded in 1879, brought to maps like this a national mission: to measure, classify, and understand the American landscape. By the 1950s, its topographic sheets had become essential tools for engineers, planners, naturalists, military users, and local authorities, translating field survey and aerial observation into a standardized visual language. On “Jekyll Island,” that language is especially effective because the terrain is subtle. Rather than dramatic mountains or deep valleys, the sheet records gentle elevations, marsh boundaries, tidal creeks, road alignments, and navigable channels. The cartography invites close reading: every contour, shoreline, and symbol contributes to an understanding of a low, shifting coastal environment where small changes in elevation have outsized ecological and practical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJekyll Island itself is one of the celebrated Golden Isles of Georgia, a chain of barrier islands long associated with maritime landscapes, resort culture, and the meeting of river and sea. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Jekyll became famous as the exclusive retreat of some of America’s wealthiest families, whose winter cottages and private club life made the island synonymous with Gilded Age leisure. By the time this map was surveyed in 1957, that private era had given way to a new phase of public access, tourism, and state stewardship. The roads, paths, and structural features visible on the map evoke this transformation, showing an island being reimagined for modern visitors while still defined by its beaches, dunes, and salt marshes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding waters are as important as the island itself. St. Simons Sound lies to the north, Jekyll Sound to the west and south, and the Atlantic Ocean opens along the island’s eastern edge, while nearby channels connect the landscape to the broader coastal system around Brunswick and the Brunswick River. These waterways were never merely scenic; they shaped settlement, navigation, trade, fishing, and ecological life along this part of the Georgia coast. The map’s careful delineation of channels and marsh areas reveals the complexity of a barrier-island environment, where land and water interlace in intricate patterns. For sailors, planners, and coastal observers, such details would have been indispensable, especially in a region where tides and shoals govern movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mid-twentieth-century topographic map, “Jekyll Island” also reflects the era’s balance between development and conservation. The 1950s brought expanding automobile tourism, improved recreational infrastructure, and growing public interest in coastal destinations, yet barrier islands such as Jekyll also demanded careful management of fragile marshes, beaches, and maritime habitats. The USGS style—crisp, vivid, and methodical—turns that tension into a readable landscape. Roads and tourist facilities appear within a larger matrix of tidal flats, channels, and low coastal terrain, reminding the viewer that human plans here must negotiate with wind, water, and sand. The result is a compelling historical document: a scientifically grounded map of a beloved island entering the modern age of public recreation and environmental awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJekyll Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrunswick River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Simons Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlantic Ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJekyll Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. Andrew Sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterway channels and marsh areas surrounding the island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotable structural features, likely including paths, roads, and tourist facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the United States Geological Survey as a historical 1:24,000 topographical map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 1957 and published with a 1959 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe USGS is a scientific agency of the U.S. government, known for geological surveys and mapping work used in natural resource management and public safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJekyll Island is one of Georgia’s Golden Isles and was historically known for its resorts and as a retreat for wealthy families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map uses a clear, vivid color scheme typical of USGS topographic maps from this era, including blue for water bodies and green for land areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt features elevation contours and landform details, showing the island’s predominantly flat terrain, marshes, and waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map reflects the geographical and infrastructural development of Jekyll Island during the mid-20th century, amid conservation efforts and tourism development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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