1970 Map of Manning

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The Northeast Florida State Hospital complex dominates the northeastern corner of this 1970 landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the dense wetlands of Baker and Union counties. This environment is defined by its water systems, notably the South Prong St Marys River and the vast Mud Lake Swamp, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns of the Florida interior before extensive modern development. Small settlements and rural community centers such as Manning and Sapp are situated along the rail line, while Manntown Ch and Raiford Road Ch serve as local anchors for the surrounding area. The transition from the Turkey Creek Swamp in the south to the headwaters of the New River provides a clear view of the region's complex hydrology and traditional transit corridors.