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1966 Map of Lake Butler

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lake Butler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lake Butler serves as the focal point for this north-central Florida landscape, which is defined by extensive wetlands and piney bays. The settlement at Lake Butler is a developed hub in Union County, featuring established neighborhoods like Lakeside Park and essential civic landmarks such as the hospital and Sewage Disposal facilities. Outside the town center, the map reveals a history of rural community life and industry, particularly around the settlement of Johnstown and the community of Danville.

A network of family and community burial grounds, including Varnes Cem, Dekle Cem, and Little Rock Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the area's genealogical roots. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade and the Richard Millpond indicates the historic importance of timber and milling in this region. This environment is dominated by vast tracts of named swamp and bay terrain, including Swift Creek Swamp, Granny Bay, and Black Creek Swamp, where waterways like the New River and McKinney Branch drain toward the county line.