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1981 Map of Fernandina Beach

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Fernandina Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Amelia Island and Cumberland Island dominate this coastal survey, where the intricate barrier island systems of Florida and Georgia meet. The map documents a complex landscape of maritime activity and conservation, featuring the Kings Bay Naval Base alongside the protected expanses of Cumberland Island National Seashore. The tidal economy is evident in the numerous bluffs and points along the Satilla River and St Marys River, such as Rose Bluff and Table Point, which have served as navigational landmarks for generations.

Railroad networks like the Seaboard Coast Line and Georgia Southern and Florida cut through the mainland, connecting timber and trade centers like Hilliard, Callahan, and Kingsland. Coastal settlements such as St Marys and Fernandina Beach serve as the primary hubs, while smaller historic locales like American Beach and Franklintown provide a more intimate look at the region's social geography during the early 1980s.