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1954 Map of Dowling Park

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Dowling Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Suwannee River meanders along the western boundary of this 1954 survey, defining the border between Suwannee and Lafayette counties. The landscape is characterized by its numerous artesian springs and karst features, including Charles Spring, Blue Spring, and the unique hydrologic network within the Peacock Springs State Recreation Area. Small agricultural settlements like Lancaster and Dell are dispersed across the terrain, connected by a network of rural roads that link local landmarks such as Pine Level Ch and Clayland Sch.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of community hubs like the Orphanage in Dowling Park and established family burial grounds including Head Cem and Mims Cem. The presence of Allen Millpond and several named springs such as Baptizing Spring and Walker Spring illustrates the historical reliance on these natural water sources for both industry and community life in this part of Florida.