Altamaha River

The Altamaha River orginates at the confluence of the Ocmulgee River and Oconee River, at the three way county boundary between Montgomery, Jeff Davis, and Wheeler Counties. The Altamaha then flows eastward, and a little southward, for 137 miles to empty into the Atlantic Ocean near Darien, Georgia. Its largest tributary is the Ohoopee River, which joins the Altamaha on the southern border of Tattnall County. The Altamaha River watershed forms the largest freshwater river system east of the Mississippi River. The Altamaha River is Georgia's largest (though not longest) river.

Photos:

Four Photos of Altamaha River in Appling County

Altamaha River in McIntosh County

Altamaha River in McIntosh County 2

Altamaha River in McIntosh County 3

Canoe on Altamaha River

Altamaha River Bank

Altamaha River

Tree in Altamaha River

Darien Blessing Fleet on Altamaha River

Rifle Cut off of Altamaha River

Altamaha River at the Port of Brunswick (1)

Altamaha River at the Port of Brunswick (2)

Altamaha River at the Port of Brunswick (3)

Links:

Altamaha River from Brown's Guide to Georgia

Altamaha River Poster from Brown's Guide to Georgia

Altamaha River Odyssey (includes photos)

Altamaha River Partnership (includes photos)

Altamaha Riverkeeper

New Georgia Encyclopedia Altamaha River Page

Altamaha River (Georgia Rivers Network)

Nature Conservancy Altamaha River Page

Altamaha River Information from Georgia Rivers Project (UGA)

Altamaha River Bioreserve

Altamaha River (Marine Ecosystem Dynamic Modeling)

Altamaha River (Wikipedia)

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