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1949 Map of Bostwick

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bostwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Green Cove Springs anchors the northwestern shore of the St Johns River in this mid-century survey, a period defined by the convergence of maritime tradition and military expansion. The map details the expansive U S Naval Station and its associated Outlying Field, complete with a Firing Range, signaling the area's strategic importance during and after the war. Southward, the landscape transitions into the smaller rural settlements of Bostwick and Hancock, where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad dictates the pace of commerce and transport.

Water-borne history is etched along the riverbanks, where numerous landings and points like Picolata, Magnolia Landing, and Federal Point mark old river transit hubs. The interior is dotted with local landmarks vital to genealogical research, such as Shiloh Ch, Decoy Ch, and the Dunbar Sch in Green Cove Springs. Tributaries like Sixmile Creek and Trout Creek weave through the eastern terrain, reflecting a river-dominated economy prior to modern highway dominance.