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1959 Map of Ellaville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Ellaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The confluence of the Withlacoochee River and the Suwannee River serves as the geographic heart of this mid-century Florida survey. At this junction lies the settlement of Ellaville, which, by the late 1950s, functioned as a small nexus for the Seaboard Air Line railroad and local utilities like a Powerplant and Substation. The map documents a landscape defined by its hydrography, featuring several notable springs including Blue Springs, Morgans Spring, and the uniquely named Suwanacoochee Spr near the river fork.

Rural life is anchored by a network of country churches and burial grounds scattered through the timbered terrain. Genealogists can locate Peter Grove Ch and Beulah Ch, while the Old Columbus Cem and Dean Cem provide vital links to the area's early residents. The establishment of Suwannee River State Park preserves the riverbanks where the Hamilton, Madison, and Suwannee county lines meet, marking a transition from active settlement to conservation.