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1919 Map of Fernandina

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Fernandina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Amelia Island and its northern neighbor Cumberland Island dominate this coastal landscape at the border of Florida and Georgia. The primary settlement of Fernandina is shown with its detailed street grid and railroad connections, including the Seaboard Air Line which facilitated the region's shipping and trade. To the north, Ft Clinch stands sentinel over the St Marys Entrance, while nearby landmarks like the U S Quarantine Sta and Amelia Island L H reflect the area's importance to maritime navigation and public health in the early twentieth century.

Further south, the map documents smaller outposts such as Franklintown and the estate of Dungeness. The intricate network of tidal waterways, including the South Amelia River, Kingsley Creek, and Nassau Sound, illustrates the complex salt marsh environment. This survey provides a precise record of the shoreline and internal drainage before modern development altered much of the barrier island topography.