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1963 Map of Lake Jackson

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The expansive waters of Lake Jackson dominate this Leon County landscape during a period of mid-century residential expansion. To the south, emerging suburban developments such as Harbinwood Estates and Bellwood Estates signal the growth of the Tallahassee area, while the surrounding countryside remains dotted with community landmarks like St Marks Ch and Lake Jackson Ch. The map details the transition from rural agricultural land to residential enclaves, with historical routes like Bainbridge Road and Old Bainbridge Road providing primary access through the terrain.

Water is a defining feature of the region, from the Ochlockonee River along the western border to the complex of lakes in the east, including Carr Lake, Mallard Pond, and Lake Hall. Notable landmarks for researchers include the Seaboard Air Line railroad and the Scott Lookout Tower, while the presence of the Memory Gardens Cem and various country churches offers valuable touchstones for genealogists tracing local family roots.