1949 Map of Riverdale

About this map

The St Johns River serves as the dominant spine of this landscape, separating the riverfront communities of St. Johns and Putnam counties. During the mid-century, this stretch of the river was characterized by a string of agricultural and transport landings, such as Lane Landing and Clay Landing, reflecting a time when waterborne transit remained vital to local commerce. On the eastern bank, the settlement of Riverdale sits at the center of a network of points and bluffs, including Racy Point and Ninemile Point, while the west bank shows the path of the Seaboard Coast Line and an Old Railroad Grade near West Tocoi. The presence of Federal Point and Bridgeport further south illustrates the density of these riverside outposts. The map also traces intricate drainage systems like Paines Branch and Deep Creek that cut through the low-lying terrain.