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1964 Map of Eastport

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Eastport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The St Johns River and its intricate network of salt marshes dominate this mid-century view of the coastal corridor north of Jacksonville. Maritime and industrial heritage is evident at the US Navy Fuel Depot and the Seaboard Air Line rail corridor, which served the port-side settlements of Eastport and New Berlin. The landscape is a complex of islands and points, including Blount Island and Dames Point, situated along the Dames Point-Fulton Cutoff.

Cultural and historical preservation is grounded at the Yellow Bluff Fort State Historical Site and Ft Caroline, reflecting the area's strategic military importance. Local life is centered around established communities like Polly Town and Beacon Hills, supported by landmarks such as the Oak Grove Ch and Dunn Creek Cem. This survey documents a critical period of expansion as suburban residential areas begin to integrate with the traditional riverfront industries and ecological preserves.