1964 Map of Bayard

About this map

St Johns River frontage and the path of the Florida East Coast railway dominate the landscape south of Jacksonville in this mid-century survey with revisions through 1981. The map documents a period of suburban transition, where established rural communities like Loretto and Bayard coexist with newer developments like the Wesley Manor Retirement Village and various country clubs. The inland terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands, including Tiger Hole Swamp and Big Island Swamp, which hem in the cultivated lands and local roads. Significant local institutions are well-marked, including St Josephs Academy and Loretto Sch, alongside numerous neighborhood houses of worship such as Mt Zion Ch and New Allen Chapel. These settlements are linked by historic corridors like Old St Augustine Road, illustrating the area's growth patterns before more modern intensive urbanization.