1982 Map of Lake Jackson

About this map

Lake Jackson Mounds anchor the southern shoreline of this landscape, marking a site of deep significance long before the mid-century suburban expansion of north Tallahassee. By the early 1980s, the area shows a distinct transition from the natural wetlands of the Ochlockonee River and Lake Iamonia to organized residential developments like Harbinwood Estates and Bellwood Estates. The map details the intricate network of water bodies, including Mallard Pond and Carr Lake, which defined the local geography before modern drainage alterations. To the southeast, the grounds of Alfred B Maclay State Gardens and historical sites like El Destinado represent the region's plantation and horticultural heritage. Rural life persists through several country churches such as St Pauls Ch and Bethalonia Ch, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Tallahassee Commercial Airport highlight the transportation infrastructure supporting the state capital's growth.