1954 Map of Mallory Swamp NW

About this map

Mallory Swamp dominates the landscape of Lafayette County in this mid-century study, revealing a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies. The terrain is characterized by numerous bays, such as Still Bay, Land Bay, and Bear Bay, interspersed with higher ground like Driggers Ridge. Evidence of the region’s logging history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the northern and central sections, tracing a path through the Brushy and Hammock areas. This transport infrastructure suggests a period when timber extraction was the primary economic driver in these wetlands before the land reverted to more isolated uses.