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1953 Map of Geneva

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Geneva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Geneva and Chuluota anchor this 1953 survey of the eastern Florida wetlands, where the St Johns River transitions into the expansive Lake Harney and the braided channels of Puzzle Lake. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with the winding Econlockhatchee River and numerous sloughs like Jordan Slough cutting through the low-lying terrain. This period shows the area before significant modern development, with scattered homesteads and the Chuluota Cem serving the local community.

Of significant interest to historians are the numerous prehistoric sites identified throughout the marshlands, including Palmer-Taylor Mound, Noah Mound, and Heiffer Mound. These archaeological markers sit among islands like Cow Island and Stone Island, illustrating a long history of human presence in this riverine environment. The presence of several Flowing Wells and a Gaging Station reflects the mid-century management of the region's water resources.