1948 Map of Starke

About this map

Starke serves as the focal point of this postwar Florida landscape, situated at the junction of critical rail lines and natural waterways. The map illustrates a region defined by its numerous large lakes, including the expansive Santa Fe Lake and the perfectly circular Lake Kingsley. The eastern portion is dominated by the Camp Blanding Military Reservation, which was a vital site during the preceding war years. Transport networks are a primary feature, with the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad and the Seaboard Air Line intersecting at Sampson City, facilitating the movement of goods and people through Bradford County. Smaller settlements like Hampton, Waldo, and Keystone Heights are interconnected by these rails and early routes such as Earlton Road, while the Santa Fe Canal links Lake Altho to the broader river system.