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1955 Map of Keysville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Keysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Keysville and Edison sit at the northern edge of this landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad dictates the local geography and settlement patterns. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Alafia River and its numerous tributaries such as Mizelle Creek, Chito Branch, and Boggy Branch. These streams carve through the flatlands, eventually feeding into the South Prong Alafia River.

Industrial activity is a prominent feature, with massive Strip Mine excavations and a large Tailings Pond showing the expansion of phosphate mining in the mid-20th century. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks like Beulah Ch, Blue Cem, and Hunter Cem, which serve as anchors for the community. The presence of Welcome (Station) along the rail line underscores the era's reliance on rail transport for both passengers and the burgeoning mining industry.