1970 Map of Maxville

About this map

Trail Ridge dominates the topography of this Northeast Florida landscape, acting as a natural divider between the headwaters of several drainages. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs nearly parallel to this geologic feature, serving the town of Maxville and the smaller loading points or settlements of LaBuena, Bessent, and Steckert. The map illustrates a complex convergence of county lines, where Baker, Duval, Clay, and Bradford counties meet, alongside the Jacksonville Corporate Boundary. To the west, the terrain transitions into the expansive New River Swamp, punctuated by higher ground such as Buck Island and Big Island. This 1970 survey records a landscape of timber management and rural development, evidenced by the extensive network of firebreaks and a prominent pipeline corridor cutting across the ridge.