1970 Map of Spuds

About this map

The agricultural landscape of St. Johns County, Florida, is defined by drainage and transit in this 1970s study. The settlement of Spuds sits at a critical junction where the Florida East Coast railroad crosses Deep Creek, reflecting the area's history as a produce-shipping hub. To the south, the community of Byrd is home to Emanuel Ch and Mt Olive Ch, serving as a local focal point for residents along the winding path of Sixteenmile Creek. Much of the terrain is characterized by a mix of wetlands and cultivated fields, with notable features such as Gopher Ridge and a Lookout Tower rising above the flat topography. Several Landing Strips are scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of aerial crop management in this rural corridor. The map's detailed fencing and field lines provide a high-resolution look at the property divisions and farming patterns that shaped the region during this era.