1949 Map of Kingsley

About this map

Camp Blanding dominates this landscape, reflecting its mid-century role as a massive military training facility in Clay County. The distinctive circular shoreline of Kingsley Lake is bordered by the small settlements of Kingsley and Kingsley Beach, where a grid of streets named for states like Alabama, Maine, and Florida suggests a planned residential or recreational layout near the water. Beyond the military reservation and the lake, the terrain transitions into a Wildlife Management Area characterized by the meandering waters of North Fork Black Creek and South Fork Black Creek. This map captures a landscape dedicated to government use and military preparation, while still preserving pockets of local heritage like Beulah Cem and the settlement of Belmore near the confluence of Ates Creek and Black Creek.