Georgia coastal islands map. Georgia coast barrier islands map see where you want to take your next vacation at the georgia coast. The term barrier refers to the protective. This map was created by a user.
Descriptions of each coastal location on the map is below. Jekyll island state park authority. Simons sea and tybee are accessible by car and have become popular resort destinations.
The rest of georgias islands require transportation by boat and are virtually unspoiled natural escapes. Whether youre looking to explore historic sites from the gilded age entertain families with summer resort activities or enjoy outdoor recreational activities in unspoiled nature preserves georgia. Coastal georgia southeast georgia s lower coastal plain is a subregion that encompasses the lowest lying areas of the atlantic coastal plain in the state containing barrier islands marshes and swampy lowlands as well as flat plains and low terraces.
Along the georgia coast 15 major barrier islands and many smaller ones are separated from the mainland by an extensive series of marshes and sounds. Then scroll down below the map for a description of areas at the georgia coast and islands. This map was created by a user.
The barrier islands off the coast of the state of georgia were originally formed by geologic activity and sea level shift approximately 5000 years ago following the end of the last ice age. The association acts on behalf of an eleven county region including brantley bryan camden charlton chatham effingham glynn liberty mcintosh pierce and ware. Nestled on the georgia coast midway between savannah ga and jacksonville fl lie four beautiful barrier islandsst.
Simons offers all the charm of the south lots of history fabulous nature preserves excellent golf every water activity imaginable outstanding dining and some of the most amazing and beautiful oak trees a from the lighthouse to the fishing pier from ft. Simons island sea island jekyll island little st. Pristine stretches of marshland punctuated by small islands known as hammocks define the breathtaking landscape and.
Frederica to christ church from the slave cabins to the lovely lane chapel you will be delighted to visit this island. Links to more info for these coastal cities and islands with descriptions.