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1918 Map of Jacksonville

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Jacksonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The St Johns River anchors this 1918 perspective of the region, where the city of Jacksonville expanded outward via the Seaboard Air Line and the Atlantic Coast Line. The map reveals the intricate riverine geography of the era, from the wide expanse of Mill Cove to the winding course of Mc Girts Creek. Suburban growth is evident in the street grids of Brooklyn, Murray Hill, and Ortega, while the outlying areas remain dominated by institutional and agricultural land use.

Institutional landmarks provide significant genealogical context, including the City Prison Farm and County Prison Farm, along with educational centers like the Florida Military Academy and the Flagler Preparatory School. Local history enthusiasts can trace the early road network, such as the Atlantic Highway and Yulee Road, which connected scattered settlements like Riverview, Eastport, and St Nicholas before the mid-century urbanization of Duval County.