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1970 Map of Pierson

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Pierson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pierson and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Volusia County are documented here as they appeared in 1970. This interior region is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Lake Pierson, Shaw Lake, and Lake Emporia, which define the local topography. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor, cutting diagonally through the landscape and connecting settlements like Barberville and Emporia.

To the south, the expansive wetlands of the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge begin to dominate, featuring Spring Garden Lake and the isolated Jones Island. Cultural landmarks important for local history and genealogy are clearly marked, such as the Taylor High Sch in Pierson and several rural burial grounds including Purdom Cem and Oakdale Cem. The presence of Swanson Field and various landing strips highlights the reliance on small-scale aviation for this remote section of Florida during the early 1970s.