1972 Map of Macclenny NE

About this map

The St Marys River winds along the interstate boundary between Georgia and Florida, defining the eastern edge of this landscape during the early 1970s. This low-lying drainage basin is characterized by numerous seasonal waterways including Mims Creek, Schoolhouse Bay, and Brandy Branch Swamp. The terrain is dominated by the prominent elevation of Trail Ridge, which runs vertically through the western half of the sheet, providing a natural barrier and higher ground for historical transport routes like the Jeep Trail. Local life is concentrated near the river, marked by the small settlement of Stokesville and several small rural burial grounds. Genealogists will find the locations of Pringle Cem, Deep Creek Cem, and Motes Cem particularly useful, along with Emmaus Ch near the banks of the river. The presence of Stokes Bridge illustrates the importance of river crossings in connecting the isolated farms and wetlands of Charlton and Nassau counties.