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1915 Map of Palatka

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Palatka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

The ST Johns River serves as the central artery for this portion of Putnam County, winding through a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and established riverfront communities. Palatka sits at a strategic bend where the river narrows, flanked by Palatka Heights and East Palatka. The surrounding lowlands are crisscrossed by rail lines, including the Atlantic Coast Line and the Georgia Southern And Florida, which supported the local timber and agricultural economy. Evidence of this early industrial footprint is found at Hodges Mill on the banks of Murphy Creek and Sutherlands Still near Dunns Creek.

Away from the main river channel, the map reveals a interior dotted with cypress swamps and remote landings. Locations like Crosby's Landing on Crescent Lake and Horse Landing on the St. Johns illustrate the importance of waterborne transport. Rural life is anchored by local institutions such as Seven Pines School and Bardin School, while smaller stops like Penial Sta and Sisco trace the path of the railroads through the pine woods and palmetto scrub.