1944 Map of Antioch

About this map

Plant City anchors the southeastern corner of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads. The map documents a transition from the developing urban grid of the city to the rural expanses of the Cork Prairie and the numerous small settlements that once served this agricultural region. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural infrastructure, seen in institutions like the Cork Academy and Antioch Sch, alongside multiple community centers such as Antioch, Moriczville, and Knights. Waterways including Baker Creek and Pemberton Creek wind through the terrain, which is dotted with numerous small ponds and depressions. For genealogists, the map is a precise record of burial sites and congregations, including Oak Lawn Cem, the American Legion Cem, and Mt Zion Ch.