1970 Map of Hilliard NE

About this map

The Little St Marys River meanders through this portion of Nassau County, defining a landscape dominated by extensive wetland systems and sparse upland settlements in the early 1970s. The map reveals the intricate water network of Cabbage Creek Swamp and White Oak Swamp, where numerous firebreaks and jeep trails crisscross the terrain, suggesting the importance of forestry and land management during this period. Small communities and landmarks serve as focal points for local history and genealogy, including Evergreen in the east and the settlement of Lessie near the river. Inland from the riverbanks, rural life centers around Ephesus Ch and Mt Horne Ch, while the Braddock Cem stands as a quiet record of early area families. In the southern reach, the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts through the terrain near Mills Creek, illustrating the transportation infrastructure that linked these rural Florida outposts to the wider region.