1954 Map of Day

About this map

The settlement of Day serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of Lafayette County, where the Southern railroad creates a transit corridor through a landscape defined by expansive wetlands. To the west, the dense vegetation of San Pedro Bay dominates the terrain, while the eastern edge is marked by the winding path of the Suwannee River. This environment is characterized by a series of significant water bodies, including Brewer Lake, Fort Atkinson Lake, and Nichols Lake, interspersed with smaller basins like Bottomwood Pond and Sand Pond. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the era, noting small communities such as Mayo Junction and Townsend. Local history and genealogy are preserved through the locations of the Magnolia Ch and Riverside Ch, alongside family landmarks like Roger Cem and Dees Cem, providing a window into the established social fabric of this river-and-rail economy.