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1955 Map of Nutall Rise

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nutall Rise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Aucilla River and Wacissa River converge in this low-lying coastal landscape on the border of Jefferson and Taylor Counties. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways including Cow Creek, Page Creek, and the Econfina River flowing toward the Gulf. A significant portion of the southwestern quadrant is occupied by the St Marks National Wildlife Refuge, where Oyster Creek and Sulfur Creek meander through the marshlands.

Evidence of historical industrial activity is visible through the numerous Old Railroad Grades that crisscross the wetlands, once serving the timber interests centered around Scanlon and Cabbage Grove. Distinctive landmarks such as the Lookout Tower and Nutall Rise provide orientation points in a terrain dominated by river islands like Little Ward Island and Ward Island. This 1950s-era survey documents the region's transition from a logging-dependent economy to one focused on conservation and wildlife management.