1915 Map of Palatka

About this map

St Johns River serves as the central artery for this Putnam County landscape, where the wide waters narrow through the Devils Elbow and sweep past Palatka. The map illustrates a complex riverine environment punctuated by numerous named landings such as Horse Landing and Pomona Landing, which were vital for transport before the expansion of roads. Inland, the arrival of the Atlantic Coast Line and the Florida East Coast railroads transformed the economy, supporting established agricultural centers like Hastings and San Mateo.