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1949 Map of Gold Head Branch

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Gold Head Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Gold Head Branch State Park dominates the center of this landscape, showcasing the unique karst topography of North Central Florida as it appeared during the late 1940s. The map illustrates a dense network of water bodies, including Lake Johnson, Smith Lake, and Sand Hill Lake, interspersed with the high-elevation ridges characteristic of the area. To the northwest, the Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area suggests the military's significant footprint on the region, featuring a Mobile Target Range and lookout towers.

Transportation through the lake-strewn terrain is anchored by the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad line cutting through the northern section. Local community landmarks are sparse but significant, notably Cadero Ch, providing a glimpse into the rural settlement patterns along the Clay and Putnam County line. The intricate drainage patterns of Devils Den Creek and several unnamed canals further reveal the efforts to manage the wetlands for both conservation and local use.