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1955 Map of Shady Grove, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of Shady Grove

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Low-lying cypress and pine terrain defines this corner of the Florida panhandle in the mid-1950s, where the boundary between Madison Co and Taylor Co cuts through a landscape of shallow lakes and drainage basins. Two major rail systems, the Southern and the Atlantic Coast Line, converge in the south, reflecting the area's historical reliance on timber and transport. Small rural communities like Shady Grove and Eridu are connected by unimproved roads that snake between water bodies such as Redwater Lake and Nose Lake. Local social centers are anchored by country institutions, including Shady Grove School and several family-named burial grounds like Tuten Cemetery and Hendry Cemetery. The Econfina River and Alligator Creek weave through the marshy bottomlands, illustrating the complex hydrology that influenced settlement patterns and agriculture in this humid subtropical region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain