1918 Map of Palm Valley

About this map

The Florida East Coast railway corridor anchors the western half of this coastal landscape, serving as a lifeline for small stations like Durbin and Hilden. Much of the interior is dominated by extensive wetland systems, including the Cabbage Swamp and Big Island Swamp, which separate the rail line from the Atlantic coastline. The drainage patterns of Durbin Creek and the Tolomato River illustrate the difficult terrain early settlers navigated before modern drainage and development transformed the region.