1953 Map of Lake Poinsett

About this map

The St Johns River winds through a landscape of expansive wetlands and interconnected lakes, defining the eastern Florida interior in the early 1950s. This survey, compiled from 1951 aerial photography, documents a period before significant modern development altered the marshy corridor between Lake Poinsett and Lake Winder. Settlement is concentrated at small outposts like Lone Cabbage Camp in the north and Poinsett Lodge along the lake's edge, while the eastern margin shows the early footprint of Rockledge. The map illustrates a complex water management system of the era, including numerous levee structures, the Faulk Canal, and several noted flowing wells. Cultural landmarks like Mulberry Mound and Pine Crest Cem provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogy, highlighting early human presence within the St. Johns floodplain.