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1954 Map of Lloyd

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lloyd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Seaboard Air Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the panhandle terrain, connecting the small settlements of Lloyd, Capitola, and Chaires. This mid-century survey reveals a landscape defined by its karst topography, where numerous geological depressions such as Patty Sink, Bird Sink, and Copeland Sink dominate the drainage patterns. These natural sinks and ponds, including Upchurch Pond and Story Lake, are interspersed with rural community landmarks like Elizabeth Ch and Springfield Ch, which anchor the surrounding homesteads and small farms.

The Leon Co Jefferson Co line divides the quadrangle, highlighting the political geography of the area as it transitions toward the St Marks River and Willow Swamp in the south. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named features and burial grounds, such as Barrow Hill Cem and Lott Cem. The presence of The Cascade and various creek systems like Still Creek and Moore Branch illustrates the intricate hydrological network of the Florida interior before significant modern development altered the local water table.