1966 Map of Lulu

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of the Florida interior, connecting the communities of Lulu, Guilford, and Cliftonville across a landscape of cypress swamps and pine flatwoods. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by timber and naval stores, evidenced by the presence of Shaws Still and a dedicated Lookout Tower monitoring the surrounding timberlands. For genealogists, the sheet preserves the locations of several community landmarks, including Gillen-Allen Cem, Douglas Cem, and New Zion Cem, alongside Oak Grove Ch and Midway Ch. Hydrographic features like Palestine Lake, Olustee Creek, and Swift Creek define the drainage patterns of the area, while the boundary between Columbia and Union Counties cuts through the swampy terrain of South Prong Swamp and Center Bay.