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1962 Map of High Springs

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of High Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

High Springs serves as the focal point of this North Florida landscape, where the confluence of rail lines and river geography shaped the local economy. The Santa Fe River forms the border between Columbia County and Alachua County, featuring several distinctive limestone hydrological points such as Columbia Spring and the curiously named Suck Hole. The town's layout is defined by the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line railroads, reflecting its history as a critical regional junction.

Rural life in the early 1960s is evident in the outlying settlements of Traxler and Buda, along with numerous community landmarks. Local genealogists will find value in the locations of Asberry Cemetery, Spring Hill Church, and Mt Moriah Church. Industrial activity is represented by scattered Quarry and Borrow Pit operations, while modern mid-century additions like the Drive-in Theater and Santa Fe High School highlight the era's infrastructure.