1972 Map of Macclenny West

About this map

Macclenny and Glen St Mary serve as the primary population centers in this Baker County landscape, situated along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the South Prong St Marys River. The area in the early 1970s shows a mix of established residential pockets and significant undeveloped marshlands, most notably the expansive Hells Bay to the southwest. The St Marys River forms a natural northern boundary, tracing the state line between Georgia and Florida. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as Keller High Sch, Macedonia Ch, and Mt Zion Ch. Rural genealogy is well-supported by the presence of family-named sites like Turner Cem and the settlement of Margaretta, alongside the Woodlawn Cem near Macclenny. The terrain is defined by a network of waterways including Cedar Creek and Calkins Creek, reflecting the wet, low-lying character of the Floridian interior before extensive modern drainage or development changed the local hydrology.