1954 Map of Eugene

About this map

California Swamp dominates the southern reaches of this landscape in Dixie County, where the dense wetlands are drained by the winding California Creek. In the mid-1950s, the small settlement of Eugene served as a key point of activity along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, which cuts a straight path across the northern section of the map. This rail corridor is dotted with local landmarks, including the Long Pond Cem and several Radio Towers. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Davis Island in the west to the higher ground of Old Town Hammock in the east. Rural life is anchored by several community features, such as Prospect Ch and Lee Cem, providing important points of reference for those researching family history in this corner of the Florida Big Bend. The presence of a localized Airport and a network of canals indicates the early integration of transport and water management in this heavily forested region.