2021 Map of Maxville

About this map

Maxville and the surrounding rural landscape in western Duval County are defined by a complex intersection of county lines and extensive wetlands. This area, where Baker, Clay, and Bradford counties converge, features a distinct pattern of small settlements including LaBuena, McPherson, and Bessent. The landscape is dominated by the New River Swamp and significant terrain features like Buck Island and Big Island, which rise above the poorly drained pine flatwoods. The local road network, including Normandy Blvd and Co RD 218, connects these remote outposts to the larger Jacksonville metropolitan area. Local waterways like Long Br and Turkey Cr drain the sandy soils, while Tair Ridge provides a slight elevation contrast to the surrounding marshes. This map documents a quiet part of Florida where historical land names and family-linked settlements persist amidst the expanding suburban footprint of the northeast coast.