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1970 Map of Elkton

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Elkton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Elkton and the surrounding flatwoods of St. Johns County are depicted during a period of transition, with original 1963-64 surveys updated to reflect changes through the early 1990s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Moccasin Branch and the vast wetlands of Trestle Bay Swamp and Moultrie Swamp. Transportation is anchored by the Florida East Coast railroad, which links the settlements of Armstrong, Elkton, and Molasses Junction.

Local rural life is evident through the network of specialized roads like Sawdust Road and Cabbage Hammock Rd, reflecting the area's agricultural and timber history. Genealogists and local historians can locate community landmarks such as St Ambrose Ch and Zion Hill Ch, alongside topographic features like Fotch Island and Squirrel Hill. The inclusion of a Landing Strip, Fairgrounds, and Golf Course illustrates the encroaching development and recreational utility within this traditional Florida landscape.