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2015 Map of Mayport

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Mayport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Saint Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean at the heart of this coastal Florida landscape, where the maritime history of Mayport and its naval facilities dominate the southern shore. This area is defined by a dense network of marshes and barrier islands, preserved in part by the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. The map illustrates the strategic importance of the river mouth, featuring the Mayport Naval Station and the Mayport Naval Station Airport.

Tracing the northern reaches reveals the residential pockets of Black Hammock Island and the historical sites on Fort George Island, including Mt Cornelia. For genealogists and local historians, small landmarks like Anderson Cem and Talbot Island Cem provide clues to early settlement patterns. To the west, the Fort Caroline National Memorial marks the site of early European exploration near the settlement of Fulton, while various range lights and reaches like Sherman Cut Range highlight the intricate navigation required for river traffic.