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1934 Map of Harold

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Harold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

The Blackwater River and Yellow River define this Florida landscape, where early 20th-century life centered on river landings and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Small settlements like Harold and Floridale sit along the rail corridor, while deeper into the river basins, isolated homesteads such as Old Land Place and Old Whitmier Place are visible. The terrain is marked by numerous hammocks and bluffs, including Hickory Hammock and Riley Bluff, indicating areas of slightly higher ground amidst the surrounding wetlands.

Industrial and community markers of the 1930s include Kellys Mill on Bone Creek and several forest fire lookout points like the Milligan Lookout Tower. Water-based transport and access are documented through numerous named landings such as Faulks Ferry Landing and Sweetgum Landing. Local genealogy is supported by the presence of Pleasant Home Ch, Welcome Ch, and the Flowers Field Cemetery, providing a clear view of the social and spiritual hubs of the Santa Rosa County interior during this era.