1953 Map of Lake Poinsett NW

About this map

The St Johns River defines the eastern boundary of this mid-century landscape, where the marshy riverbanks meet the historic Delespine Grant. The terrain is shaped by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages, including Second Creek, Jim Creek, and Sweetwater Branch. A notable human imprint on the land is the Old Railroad Grade in the southwest, indicating former industrial or timber transport routes through the Florida flatwoods. Scattered landmarks like Long Bluff, Possum Bluff, and a Flowing Well provide specific points of reference in an area primarily characterized by its hydrology and undeveloped reaches. The boundary between Orange and Brevard counties cuts through these wetlands, illustrating the natural obstacles faced by early surveyors and settlers in this part of the state.