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1954 Map of Okefenokee Slough

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Okefenokee Slough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The tidal marshes and swampy lowlands of the Taylor County coast are captured here during the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by its intricate network of waterways emptying into the Gulf of Mexico. Small coastal outposts and landings serve as the primary human footprint, including Spring Warrior Camp, Yates Camp, and Adams Beach. These sites are linked by an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the dense wetlands of the Okefenokee Slough and Eagle Prairie, suggesting a legacy of timber harvesting or earlier industrial access that has since yielded to more seasonal or recreational use.

The hydrography of the region is particularly dense, with numerous named creeks such as Big Spring Creek, Island Creek, and Warrior Creek threading through the muck and salt grass. The presence of features like Eaglenest Point and Mullet Creek highlight the importance of the coastline for local navigation and fishing during this era. This 1954 survey provides a detailed look at the interface between the Floridian pine flatwoods and the Gulf, documenting the specific locations of remote camps and sand pits before modern development altered the coastal access.