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1970 Map of Dinner Island

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Dinner Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Big Cypress Swamp dominates this landscape along the boundary of St Johns and Flagler Counties, where elevated terrain islands rise above the surrounding wetlands. This 1970 survey illustrates a region defined by its hydrography and the strategic positioning of small settlements. The Florida East Coast railway cuts diagonally through the northern reaches, passing through the community of Roy, while another rail line runs along the eastern edge near Dinner Island.

These higher grounds, or islands, often bear descriptive local names such as Jack O'Neck Island, Myrtle Island, and Bear Island, reflecting the distinct topography of the Florida interior. Near the southern border, the terrain shifts slightly as Salt Creek flows toward Shell Bluff, suggesting the transition from swamp to more defined watercourses. The map provides a detailed view of these natural landforms before modern drainage or development altered the rural character of the Flagler County interior.