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1964 Map of Mayport

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mayport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mayport Naval Station dominates the southern landscape of this coastal survey, where the St Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The map captures a complex environment of barrier islands and tidal marshes, defined by the winding Intracoastal Waterway and various interior reaches like Sawpit Creek and Sisters Creek. On Fort George Island, the Kingsley Plantation stands as a significant landmark of Florida's colonial and territorial history, while further south, the Fort Caroline National Memorial and Ribault Monument mark the site of early European settlement attempts.

The village of Mayport is depicted with its harbor infrastructure, including the Mayport Basin and the nearby U.S. Coast Guard Station. Historical details for genealogists include the Anderson Cem and Talbot Island Cem, alongside an abandoned lighthouse near the river mouth. The transition from industrial naval facilities to protected natural areas like Little Talbot Island State Park illustrates the dual identity of this coastline during the mid-to-late 20th century.