1954 Map of Cody

About this map

The St Marks River and its intricate drainage network define this 1950s landscape where Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla counties meet. This region of Florida is characterized by its karst topography, where hydrological features like Hardy Sink and Florida Sink reveal the connection between surface waters and the underground aquifer. Small settlements such as Cody, Limestone, and Fanlew are dispersed across the terrain, connected by a nascent road system that navigates around Gum Swamp and through Tooles Hammock. The map illustrates a transitional period in rural Florida, where local landmarks like Bryant Lake and Black Lake served as vital geographic anchors for the surrounding agricultural and timber-producing communities before significant modern development altered the area's footprint.