1955 Map of Nutall Rise

About this map

The Aucilla River and Wacissa River converge in this low-lying coastal plain, defining a landscape where water and timber extraction shaped early development. This mid-century survey shows the remnants of industrial activity through several stretches of Old Railroad Grade that once connected remote timber camps and landings. Small settlements like Cabbage Grove and Scanlon serve as the primary human outposts, while the namesake Nutall Rise marks a significant hydrologic feature where the river emerges from its subterranean path. Much of the western and southern reaches are preserved within the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area and St Marks National Wildlife Refuge, protecting a complex network of creeks such as Cow Creek and Page Creek. The abundance of Borrow Pits and the presence of a Lookout Tower near Cabbage Grove reflect the era's focus on resource management and fire prevention in the Florida panhandle.