1955 Map of Mayo

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path along the northern boundary of this mid-1950s survey, marking the transition between Suwannee and Lafayette counties. At the heart of the map lies Mayo, the county seat, where the Southern railway line intersects the local road network. To the east, the community of Alton is surrounded by a cluster of cemeteries and wetlands, including Alton Lake and the Alton Cem. The landscape is characterized by its numerous natural springs and ponds, such as Peacock Springs and Winburn Lake, which punctuate the low-lying terrain of Bear Bay and Coon Bay. This record preserves the location of rural landmarks from a period of local agricultural and timber stability, including the Mayo Lookout Tower and several remote church sites like New Hope Ch. A trace of an Old Railroad Grade running through the east suggests the shifting infrastructure of the Florida interior during the early 20th century.