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1918 Map of Cambon

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Cambon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Baldwin stands as a prominent railroad hub in this 1918 survey, marking the intersection where the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Southern Railway converge. The landscape is defined by low-lying wetlands and dense drainage networks, most notably the Brandy Branch Swamp and the broad expanse of Baldwin Bay. These physical features dictated the path of early transit corridors like the Kings Road and the National Road, which provided vital overland connections toward Jacksonville.

Scattered rural settlements and family-named landmarks illustrate the early 20th-century social geography of Duval County. Educational and spiritual centers such as the Johnson School, Higginbotham School, and Caleb Church are documented alongside smaller rail stops like Dinsmore and Whitehouse. The map also captures specialized infrastructure like the Heber Tramroad, reflecting the region's reliance on timber and rail to navigate the terrain between Thomas Creek and Sixmile Creek.