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1970 Map of Tallahassee

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Tallahassee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Florida State University and Florida A&M University anchor the urban core of Florida’s capital during this period of significant mid-century expansion. The landscape transitions from the dense street grid surrounding the Capitol and Old City Cem to the emerging suburbs of Bloxham Heights and University Heights. To the south and west, the map reveals the proximity of the Apalachicola National Forest and the Tallahassee Municipal Airport, while the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad carves through the city, reflecting its enduring role in regional transport.

Water features like Lake Bradford and the sprawling Gum Swamp illustrate the natural constraints on development. Notable institutional landmarks, including the Governor's Mansion and several parochial sites like the Stroud Mem Church-Sch, provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the community’s mid-century social fabric. The presence of the Forbes Purchase Line serves as a reminder of Florida's complex colonial land grant history.