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1918 Map of Palm Valley

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Palm Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Palm Valley Swamp and the expansive wetland systems of northeast Florida dominate this 1917 survey. The landscape is defined by its intricate network of coastal waterways and numerous river landings that served as vital transportation nodes before modern road development. Notable settlements like Palm Valley and Crackertown sit inland from the coast, while the Florida East Coast railroad provides a north-south spine through the western interior, connecting towns such as Durbin, Hilden, and Sampson.

A system of landings along Pablo Creek and the Guano River, including Meyer Landing and Booth's Landing, illustrates the historical reliance on watercraft for moving goods and people. Near the southern edge, Sampson Church and South Durbin mark established communities adjacent to Ten Mile Swamp, offering researchers a clear look at the early 20th-century settlement patterns along the Atlantic coast and the Tolomato River.