1957 Map of Jacksonville

About this map

Jacksonville stands as a massive urban hub at the confluence of the St Johns River and the Atlantic, anchoring a landscape defined by deep-water military installations and sprawling coastal wetlands. The map reveals a high concentration of defense infrastructure, including the NAS Jacksonville naval station and the Kings Bay Ammunition Terminal just north of the border. Along the intricate shoreline, barrier islands like Cumberland Island and Amelia Island shield the mainland, while inland, the Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway networks connect timber-rich areas like Cary State Forest to the port. Small riverside settlements such as Kings Ferry and Coleraine highlight the historical reliance on the St Marys River for transport and commerce during this mid-century period of rapid Florida expansion.