1954 Map of Cooks Hammock

About this map

Cooks Hammock serves as a central point in this mid-century Florida landscape, situated near the headwaters and branches of the Steinhatchee River. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the long reaches of Kettle Creek, Reedy Creek, and Twomile Creek. An industrial history is marked by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and the Carbur Lookout Tower, which once overlooked the timber and turpentine operations of the region. This 1954 topography shows the area before modern drainage changes, preserving the original extent of low-lying features like Coon Bay and the varied ponds such as Ever Pond and Wolf Pond. The boundary between Taylor and Lafayette Counties bisects the western half of the map, threading through dense wetlands and seasonal branches.