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1964 Map of Baldwin

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Baldwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Baldwin serves as a critical rail junction during the mid-1960s, where the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line intersect in western Duval County. This transportation hub is defined by its industrial and military character, featuring several radio and communication structures including the Radio Towers (WAPE) and a Lookout Tower. The settlement includes a High Sch and a local Drive-in Theater, reflecting the mid-century community life alongside the busy rail corridors.

Extensive military installations dominate the eastern and southern portions of the landscape, specifically the U S Naval Air Station (Whitehouse Field) and US Naval Air Station (Cecil Field). These are connected by a large US Naval Reservation. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands such as Baldwin Bay and winding waterways like Brandy Branch and Mc Girts Cr, which intermingle with historical transport routes like the Old Plank Road.