1970 Map of Maxville

About this map

Trail Ridge forms the dominant geomorphological spine of this landscape at the junction of Baker, Duval, Clay, and Bradford counties. The 1970 environment is defined by the heavy presence of the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which dictates the placement of settlements like Maxville and Hugh on the eastern side of the ridge. To the west, the terrain shifts dramatically into the vast New River Swamp, a complex drainage system featuring Turkey Creek and distinct high-ground areas such as Buck Island and Big Island. Smaller railroad-adjacent locations like La Buena, Bessent, and Steckert appear alongside a network of specialized access routes, including a prominent Pipeline and several Firebreak corridors, illustrating the region's managed timber and utility infrastructure during the late twentieth century.