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1968 Map of Hildreth

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hildreth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee River converge in this late-1960s landscape, marking the intersection of Suwannee, Columbia, and Gilchrist counties. This survey highlights the region's unique hydrologic features, most notably the crystal-clear Ichetucknee Springs and the nearby Blue Hole. These natural springs flow south through a low-lying terrain punctuated by numerous sinks and ponds, including Sampson Lake and Clear Pond, which define the local drainage patterns before reaching the river forks.

Industrial and community life centers on the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which passes through the small settlements of Beachville and Hildreth. Local infrastructure of the era is well-documented, featuring a Lookout Tower, a Weighing Station, and several quarries. For genealogists, the map provides specific locations for rural landmarks such as Magnolia Ch, Pleasant Grove Ch, and the Santa Fe Cem (Ch), anchoring these community institutions within the North Florida woods and fields.