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1937 Map of Dinner Island

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Dinner Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Big Fish-tatt Swamp dominates the central portion of this 1930s landscape, illustrating a complex network of wetlands and hummocks where ST. Johns County meets Flagler County. The mapping, conducted by W. H. Cullum and W. E. Noble, reveals a region defined by its island-like high ground, including Gopher Ridge, Turkey Island, and Myrtle Island. These features rise out of the swampy terrain, providing the foundation for early transport routes and small settlements.

Transportation infrastructure shows a transition between era-defining routes, including the Dixie Highway and the historic Old Kings Road. Small rail-dependent communities and stops like Dinner Island Sta., Neoga Sta., and Espanola appear along the corridor, marking the local economy's reliance on the Florida East Coast Railway. To the south, the Florida Game Refuge covers a significant area near Lows Water Lake and Windmere Lake, while Strickland Camp sits as a isolated outpost in the southwest.