1954 Map of Jena

About this map

The Steinhatchee River defines the border between Taylor and Dixie Counties, anchoring a low-lying coastal landscape of wet timberlands and small settlements in the mid-1950s. Near the river's bend, the community of Jena is established with the Jena Sch and nearby Steinhatchee Cem, while the inland settlement of Jonesboro sits further east along the highway. The geography is dominated by extensive drainage networks including Pumpkin Swamp and Pine Log Swamp, revealing the difficult terrain navigated by early residents.