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1949 Map of Middleburg SW

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Middleburg SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Camp Blanding dominates this landscape in Clay County, representing a period of significant military presence following the Second World War. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the North Fork Black Creek and its various tributaries such as Duckwater Branch and Dillaberry Branch. The influence of the military installation is clear through specialized features like a Landing Strip and a Machine Gun Range.

Beyond the military boundaries, local community life is anchored by Oak Grove Ch and a nearby Cem, reflecting the rural character of this region before extensive modern development. The southern portion of the sheet is largely dedicated to the Wildlife Management Area, showing the balance between conservation efforts and military training grounds in mid-century Florida. A series of drainage features, simply labeled Ditch, suggests early efforts to manage the hydrology of the low-lying areas near Bull Creek and Quarry Creek.