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1962 Map of Mikesville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Mikesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

O'Leno State Park anchors this North Florida landscape where the Santa Fe River disappears underground at the Natural Bridge, a significant geological feature where the river's flow becomes subterranean. The surrounding terrain in Columbia, Union, and Alachua counties is defined by karst topography, including the Robinson Sinks and numerous small water bodies like Ogden Pond and Hogpen Pond.

Settlement patterns in the early 1960s revolve around small communities and rural crossroads such as Ellisville, Mikesville, and Bland. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, showing a high density of country churches including Mikesville Ch, Phillippi Ch, and New Oak Grove Ch. Historical transportation routes are well-represented, from the Sky Road Inn Airfield to traditional thoroughfares like Bellamy Road and Pineville Road, reflecting the region's transition into the mid-century era while maintaining its rural character.