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1957 Map of Espanola

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Espanola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Florida East Coast railroad serves as the primary corridor through this section of Flagler County, connecting the small settlements of Neoga, Espanola, and Pauls. The landscape is dominated by complex water systems, where the Pringle Swamp and Hulett Swamp drain through various branches toward the St Joe Canal. Small, isolated water bodies like Speckled Perch Lake, Black Lake, and Poplar Pond are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the low-lying nature of the Florida coastal plain.

Evidence of early infrastructure and local navigation is visible in the Old Brick Road and the aqueduct near Espanola. Local landmarks such as the Flagler Lookout Tower and Honey Hill provide topographical relief in an otherwise flat wetland environment. For those interested in regional history, the map preserves the location of the Espanola Cem and the Athletic Field, marking the social and civic center of these small railroad-side communities.