Bakersville anchors this part of St. Johns County, situated where the landscape transitions into the intricate wetlands and hammocks of the Florida coast. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, with the winding paths of Sixmile Cr and Turnbull Creek carving through the terrain. These waterways create distinct landforms like Sixmile Neck, while elevated ground provides space for named features such as Masters Island and Simone Island. The map captures a period of rapid residential and commercial expansion, evidenced by the dense network of new thoroughfares like International Golf Pky and Samara Lakes Blvd. This modern infrastructure contrasts with the older agricultural and natural patterns of the Town Br drainage, showing a community moving from rural roots toward a more suburban character in the early 21st century.
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1917 · Orange Park
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Orange Park
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Palm Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Bakersville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1937 · Elkton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1937 · Crescent Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1937 · St. Augustine
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1943 · St. Augustine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Bostwick
USGS Topo · 1:50,000
1948 · Jacksonville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000