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1981 Map of Fernandina Beach

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Fernandina Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Fort Clinch stands sentinel at the northern tip of Amelia Island, overlooking the complex confluence where the St Marys River meets the Atlantic Ocean. This orthophotomap provides a clear view of the deep-water St Marys Entrance and the critical maritime infrastructure of the early 1980s, including the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Support Base and the Intracoastal Waterway. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of Fernandina Beach to the historic grounds of Old Fernandina and the sprawling Fort Clinch State Park.

South of the maritime boundary between Georgia and Florida, local landmarks such as the Amelia Island Lighthouse and schools like Southside Sch are clearly visible. The map captures a high-resolution moment in the region's history, documenting the intricate network of tidal creeks like Tiger Creek and Lanceford Creek that weave around Tiger Island and Little Tiger Island before reaching Cumberland Sound.