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1970 Map of Spuds

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Spuds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Agricultural lands and wetlands dominate this 1970 landscape, where the Florida East Coast railway cuts a diagonal path through the northern reach of Spuds. This small community, situated near the headwaters of Deep Creek, reflects the rural character of St. Johns County before late-century development intensified. To the south, the settlement of Byrd serves as a local landmark near the winding course of Sixteenmile Creek, which drains toward the southwest.

The presence of Emanuel Ch and Mt Olive Ch highlights the importance of these small rural congregations in the local social fabric. Across the eastern half of the map, the terrain transitions into the low-lying reaches of Gopher Ridge, marked by a Lookout Tower and multiple Landing Strip locations. This mix of small-scale infrastructure and natural watercourses illustrates the transition from cultivated fields along Miller Rd to the more untamed wetlands that define the Florida interior.