1964 Map of Palm Valley

About this map

Ponte Vedra Beach and the burgeoning coastal developments of northern St. Johns County are captured here in the mid-1960s, a period of transition before the heavy residential expansion of later decades. The Intracoastal Waterway serves as a dominant north-south artery, separating the coastal strip from the interior marshlands and flatwoods. Further inland, the map preserves the location of older, smaller settlements like Palm Valley Landing and Twentymile, alongside localized landmarks such as the Palm Valley Bridge and the Ponte Vedra-Palm Valley Sch. To the west, the landscape is defined by drainage systems like Pablo Creek and Cedar Swamp Creek, while the eastern side showcases the maritime character of the Atlantic Ocean and Diego Plains. This survey illustrates the early footprint of the Ponte Vedra Golf Course, highlighting the recreational and environmental factors that began to shape the region’s modern layout.