1916 Map of Interlachen

About this map

The lake-dotted interior of Putnam County is dominated by the town of Interlachen, a central junction point along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. This 1915 survey reveals a landscape of alternating wetlands and sandy ridges, where dozens of isolated water bodies like Lake Grandin, Brantley Lake, and Cue Lake define the terrain. To the east, the geography transitions into the vast Rice Creek Swamp and a low-lying area known as The Slash, reflecting the complex drainage patterns of North Florida. Small settlements and local landmarks such as Florahome, Mannville, and the Roscola School are connected by a growing network of early motor roads, including the Palatka Georgia and Southern Road. Along the southern boundary, the map captures the edge of The Oklawaha Scrub and the community of Rodman, illustrating the early timber and turpentine era of the region before modern drainage and development.