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1981 Map of Fernandina Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Amelia Island and the southern tip of Cumberland Island define this coastal boundary region where the St Marys River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The 1981 orthophotomap provides a clear view of the deep-water St Marys Entrance, a critical maritime passage protected by the historic Fort Clinch and the Amelia Island Lighthouse. The layout of Fernandina Beach is shown in detail, contrasting the modern city blocks with the site of Old Fernandina to the north.

Navigational infrastructure is prominent, including the Intracoastal Waterway and the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Support Base at the northern edge. The complex estuarine environment is evidenced by the network of channels including Tiger Creek, Lanceford Creek, and the Jolly River. This survey captures the region just as the naval presence was expanding, juxtaposed against the preserved landscape of Fort Clinch State Park and the settlement at Dungeness.