1966 Map of Lake Butler

About this map

The town of Lake Butler serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s survey, situated along the northern shore of the lake that shares its name. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of wetlands and drainage basins, including the Swift Creek Swamp, Black Swamp, and the timber-rich expanse of Piney Bay. This era shows a community deeply tied to both the land and its transport infrastructure, with the crossing of the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads facilitating local commerce. Outside the main settlement, rural life is marked by several historical faith and burial sites such as Johnstown Ch, Varnes Cem, and Mt Zion Ch. The southeastern corner transitions into the New River basin, where the Union Co Bradford Co line follows the natural curvature of the waterway near McKinney Branch.