1949 Map of Baywood

About this map

The rural landscapes of Putnam County in the late 1940s are defined by a complex network of wetlands and small agricultural settlements connected by major rail lines. Southern railroad tracks bisect the northern half of the region, passing through the small communities of Baywood and Carraway, while the Atlantic Coast Line runs along the southern edge near Interlachen. This era shows a distinctive blend of natural features and early industry, including Peat Cuttings located along a canal in the northwest. The topography is dominated by the vast Rice Creek Swamp and a high concentration of small lakes with descriptive local names like Up and Down Lake, Boll Green Lake, and Church Lake. In the southwest, the Mannville Cem serves as a genealogical anchor for the community of Mannville, situated near the shoreline of Ida Lake.