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1953 Map of Geneva

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Geneva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Geneva and Chuluota anchor this landscape of the mid-20th century, where the intricate wetlands of the St Johns River meet the rising terrain of eastern Seminole County. The map documents a complex aquatic environment defined by Lake Harney and Puzzle Lake, connected by numerous sloughs and branches like Jordan Slough and Mills Creek.

Interspersed among these waterways are several notable prehistoric landmarks, including the Palmer-Taylor Mound and Noah Mound, suggesting a long history of human presence on the drier hammocks. The rural character of the era is evident in the scattered settlements of Snow Hill and the presence of the Chuluota Cem. Significant hydrologic detail is captured along the Econlockhatchee River, showing the winding course of the river before modern drainage and development altered the natural flow of the basin.