1918 Map of Jacksonville

About this map

The St Johns River serves as the dominant artery for this 1917 survey of Duval County, revealing a bustling port city defined by its waterfront industry and expanding rail networks. The dense urban core of Jacksonville is surrounded by emerging suburbs and landings such as Brooklyn, South Jacksonville, and Ortega. The presence of the City Prison Farm near Trout River and the County Prison Farm further south reflects the institutional layout of the era. North of the city, the landscape transitions into a network of creeks and marshes, with small communities like New Berlin and Eastport situated near Dunn Creek. Significant infrastructure of the period is visible through the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and Florida East Coast Railway, which catalyzed the growth of neighborhoods like Murray Hill and Grand Crossing. Local education and social life are anchored by landmarks like the Otto Chapel School and Flagler Preparatory School, providing clear points of interest for genealogical research.