1966 Map of Lake Butler

About this map

Lake Butler serves as the primary hub of this North Florida landscape, where the intersection of the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads defined the local economy during the mid-1960s. The town site includes a High Sch, the Lakeside Park recreation area, and several family-named burial grounds like Dekle Cem. To the north and east, the terrain is dominated by expansive wetlands including Swift Creek Swamp, Granny Bay, and Turkey Creek Swamp. Small rural settlements and places of worship such as Danville and Mt Zion Ch are scattered throughout the piney woods and creek basins. The mapping detail highlights a transition from established town life to the remote drainage systems of the New River and Richard Creek, providing a clear look at the region's historical hydrology before modern development patterns fully took hold.