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1959 Map of Gretna

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gretna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Forbes Purchase boundary lines define much of this Gadsden County landscape, reflecting the intricate land subdivisions of the mid-20th century. The town of Gretna serves as a hub for the Seaboard Air Line railroad, while nearby Greensboro and the settlement of Sawdust anchor the surrounding agricultural and timbered terrain. Water is a dominant feature throughout the quadrangle, with Telogia Creek and Little Telogia Creek winding through the center, feeding into local landmarks like Hanna Millpond and Shepards Millpond.

Rural community life is evident in the dense distribution of small churches and schools, such as St Pauls Ch, Zion Hope Ch, and Friendship Sch. Transportation routes like the Blue Star Memorial Highway and the Air Line road illustrate the region's connectivity during the late 1950s. For those studying local genealogy or the development of northern Florida, this survey captures the specific locations of family-named cemeteries like Edwards Cem and the prominent Quincy Lookout Tower.