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1958 Map of Hedges

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hedges
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Nassau River dominates this landscape, winding through a complex system of marshes and islands at the border of Nassau and Duval counties. This 1958 survey, updated with late-twentieth-century details, documents the river-dependent settlements and landings that define the area, including Hedges, Nassauville, and O'Neil. Large portions of the terrain are dedicated to the Timucuan National Ecological and Historic Preserve, protecting the intricate network of tidal creeks like Lofton Creek, Christopher Creek, and Mink Creek.

Transport and community life are concentrated along the Buccaneer Trail and the Seaboard System railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural houses of worship and burial grounds, such as Mt Zion Ch, Prince Chapel, and Memorial Cem. The presence of numerous named landings, including Homer Landing and Wrights Landing, alongside features like the Lookout Tower near Tisonia, illustrates the transition from a traditional maritime and rail economy to modern ecological preservation.