1968 Map of Satsuma

About this map

The St Johns River dominates this landscape of Putnam County, winding through an intricate network of wetlands and islands including Murphy Island and the Seven Sisters Islands. In the late 1960s, the river served as a primary artery for local life, with small riverside settlements like Buffalo Bluff and Nashua positioned along its banks. The presence of the Florida Barge Canal cutting through the western marshes reflects the era's major infrastructure ambitions for internal waterways. Away from the main channel, the terrain is dotted with small lakes such as Saratoga Lake and Castle Lake, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the river, connecting the community of Satsuma to the broader regional economy. Local history is anchored by several rural landmarks, including Trinity Church and Satsuma Cemetery, illustrating the established social fabric of these small Florida river towns.