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1969 Map of Hilliardville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hilliardville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Hilliardville and the surrounding reaches of the Apalachicola National Forest define this landscape on the border of Leon and Wakulla Counties. The terrain is dominated by complex water systems, including the expansive Cow Swamp and numerous scattered water bodies such as Dog Pond, Sand Pond, and the Lofton Ponds. Small pockets of settlement and community life are evident at Spring Hill and Helen, with local spiritual and family history anchored at New Light Ch and a nearby Cem.

Tracing the movement of industry and transit, an Old Railroad Grade cuts through the southeastern corner near several clay and sand pits. This infrastructure, alongside various Firebreak lines and a Jeep Trail, illustrates the managed nature of the forest during the late 1960s. The presence of a designated Recreation Area and Picnic Area near Lost Lake highlights the transition of this area into a space for public leisure and conservation.