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1970 Map of Elkton

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Elkton and the surrounding agricultural lands of St. Johns County are documented in this 1970 survey, reflecting the area's transition into the late 20th century. The settlement pattern is defined by rural crossroads and family-named landmarks, such as Molasses Junction and Vermont Heights. Significant community centers including St Ambrose Ch and Zion Hill Ch are captured alongside the Fairgrounds, indicating the local social and economic hubs of the period.

The landscape is characterized by a network of drainage features and swamplands, including Trestle Bay Swamp and Cowdom Swamp, which influence the layout of rural routes like Solano Pen Road and Poa Boy Road. To the south, the village of Armstrong sits near the winding Moccasin Branch, while features like the Landing Strip and Fotch Island highlight the specialized land uses found in this coastal plain environment. This record provides a clear view of the road names and property divisions that shaped this portion of the Florida panhandle.