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1968 Map of Hastings

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hastings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The St Johns River dominates this portion of Northeast Florida, defining the border between Putnam and St. Johns Counties during the late 1960s. The landscape is a transition from the riverfront settlements of East Palatka and Orange Mills to the inland agricultural hub of Hastings. The area is characterized by an intricate network of water features including Devils Elbow, Warner Cove, and the broad expanse of Cracker Swamp to the east.

Evidence of the region's mid-century social and civic infrastructure is visible through landmarks like the County Prison Farm, the County Fairgrounds, and a Drive-in Theater. Small rural nodes such as Patersonville and Federal Point are marked by their respective spiritual and commemorative sites, including Mt Nebo Ch and the Patersonville Cem. Infrastructure such as the Old RR Grade and various landing strips point to a history of transport and commerce tied to the fertile lowlands along Cow Creek and Mill Branch.