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1915 Map of Palatka

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Palatka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The St Johns River serves as the central artery for this Putnam County region during the early twentieth century, defining the transport and settlement patterns of northeast Florida. The city of Palatka anchors the map at a strategic bend in the river, where the Florida East Coast and Atlantic Coast Line railroads converge. This rail infrastructure supports local industry, evidenced by the Lumber RR lines and the presence of Hodges Mill near Murphy Island.

Rural education and agriculture are prominent throughout the landscape, with numerous small schools such as Wylde School, Palmetto School, and Bardin School serving scattered communities. To the east, the settlement of Hastings stands out as a significant agricultural hub, while riverfront landings like Horse Landing and Moccasin Landing highlight the continued importance of water-based transit before the full dominance of the modern road system.