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1964 Map of Eastport

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Eastport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The St Johns River dominates this mid-century survey of Duval County, where the industrial expansion of the Eastport waterfront meets the sprawling wetlands of Caney Swamp and Clapboard Swamp. The landscape reveals a complex network of coastal islands and tidal flats, including the significant landmass of Blount Island and the smaller Alligator Island. Residential clusters such as Polly Town and Dame Point Manor are shown alongside established historical sites like Yellow Bluff Fort and the commemorative landmark of Ft Caroline.

Infrastructure is clearly defined by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and a growing grid of roads like Pulaski Road and University Blvd. The map highlights the area's river-dependent economy through features such as a large Powerplant and various radio towers. Local heritage is preserved in the location of the Dunn Creek Cem and community anchors like St Marks Ch and Bethel Ch, providing essential points of reference for genealogists tracing families in this corner of Northeast Florida.