1953 Map of Bithlo

About this map

Bithlo and Christmas emerge as primary focal points in this eastern Florida landscape during the mid-20th century. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Econlockhatchee River and numerous tributaries like Long Branch, Joshua Creek, and Roberts Branch weave through low-lying terrain. The transition of the local economy is visible through the alignment of the Cheney Highway alongside remnants of former infrastructure, notably the Old Railroad Grade in the south.