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1955 Map of Shady Grove

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shady Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Econfina River winds through this low-lying landscape along the border of Madison and Taylor counties, defining a region where small timber and agricultural settlements once relied on intersecting rail lines. The Atlantic Coast Line and Southern railroads cut diagonal paths across the terrain, anchoring communities like Iddo, Eridu, and the map's namesake, Shady Grove. These small hubs are characterized by their local institutions, including the Shady Grove Sch and several country churches such as Fellowship Ch and Harmony Ch.

The presence of numerous small water bodies like Redwater Lake, Andrews Lake, and Mud Lake suggests a high water table and a landscape deeply influenced by seasonal drainage. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds, such as Tuten Cem, Hendry Cem, and Campbell Cem, which offer a window into the settlement patterns of this rural North Florida interior during the mid-20th century.