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1919 Map of St Marys

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of St Marys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The St Marys River serves as the winding border between Georgia and Florida on this early 20th-century survey, a landscape defined by tidewater creeks and intricate river landings. The Seaboard Air Line railroad cuts a north-south path through the interior, connecting small settlements like Gross, Becker, and Yulee. This era highlights a transition from water-based transport to rail, with historic river points such as Wilds Ferry and White Oak Landing still serving as vital infrastructure for the local economy.

Further south, the Nassau River system creates a complex network of islands and marshes including Pearson Island and the Broward Islands. Social hubs for the rural population are clearly marked through several local education centers, including the Evergreen School, Italia School, and Holly Grove School. Along the coast, the settlement of St Marys stands opposite Tiger Island, anchoring a region of timber harvesting and river trade before the modernization of the coastal corridor.