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1949 Map of Green Cove Springs

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Green Cove Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Green Cove Springs sits along the western bank of the St Johns River, serving as a vital riverfront hub at the middle of the twentieth century. The town's connection to the water is anchored by the City Dock and the nearby Reynolds Airfield, highlighting its role in regional transport and aviation. Further inland, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of Governors Creek and Peters Creek, with development following the Seaboard Coast Line railroad southward through smaller settlements like Walkill and Leno.

Genealogists will find significant local-history value in the distribution of rural landmarks, including the Mt Olivet Cem Ch, Hickory Grove Ch, and Shiloh Ch. These sites, along with the Old St Marys Ch, provide a clear picture of the community's early social and religious infrastructure. The map also records the transition of land use near Red Bay and Red Bay Point, where river commerce meets the emerging infrastructure of the post-war era.