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1957 Map of Jacksonville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Jacksonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Jacksonville serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the St Johns River meets the Atlantic. The landscape is defined by its strategic military and maritime geography, featuring the Kings Bay Ammunition Terminal to the north and NAS Jacksonville along the riverfront. Rail networks including the Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line converge on the city, illustrating its mid-century role as a major transportation hub for the Southeast.

Along the coast, a string of barrier islands and beach communities like Amelia Island and American Beach line the shore. Inland, the map documents small communities and rural landmarks such as Jerusalem Ch and Mt Zion Ch, which offer important touchpoints for genealogists. The transition from the tidal marshes of Cumberland Sound to the timberlands of Cary State Forest highlights the varied terrain that shaped Florida's early development.