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1982 Map of Gretna

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Gretna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gretna and Greensboro anchor this Gadsden County landscape, which is defined by the headwaters of Telogia Creek and its many tributaries. The area is crisscrossed by historic property markers such as the Forbes Purchase Line and the Purchase Line, reflecting long-standing land divisions. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad serves as a primary transportation artery, passing through the northern settlements near Sunny Dell Cemetery and the Gretna School.

Rural life is evidenced by a high density of country churches and small community hubs, including Sawdust and Douglas City. The terrain is frequently broken by water management features like Hannas Millpond and Shepards Millpond, which sit alongside numerous named branches such as English Branch and Hurricane Branch. To the east, the Quincy Lookout Tower and Gadsden Country Club mark the transition toward more developed areas, while southern reaches remain dominated by the winding paths of Juniper Creek and Tallahassee Creek.