1949 Map of Middleburg

About this map

Middleburg sits at the vital confluence of the North Fork Black Creek and South Fork Black Creek, serving as a central hub for this corner of Clay County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Black Creek as it flows toward Doctors Lake and Doctors Inlet. This survey, based on aerial photography from the late 1940s with later revisions, reveals a rural community supported by local industry and spiritual life. Small settlements and landmarks like Black Creek Ranch and Rideout Ferry dot the terrain, while several country churches, including Black Pond Ch, Peoria Ch, and New Macedonia Ch, provide a roadmap for genealogical research. Evidence of former industrial activity is preserved in the Kilns (Abandoned) located near the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, reflecting the area's transition from early timber or brick manufacturing toward the modern era.