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1945 Map of Tates Hell Swamp, 1960 Print
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1945 Map of Tates Hell Swamp

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Tates Hell Swamp dominates this coastal Florida landscape, appearing here as an intricate network of wetlands and dense vegetation during the mid-1940s. The interior of this challenging terrain is defined by the remnants of the timber industry, most notably the Old Logging R. R. which once cut through the swamp to extract cypress and pine. Natural drainage features such as Big Slough and Whisky Creek provide the only consistent landmarks in a territory largely devoid of permanent human settlement. This survey, mapped by the Geological Survey in 1943, preserves the alignment of industrial transport routes before the landscape was further altered by modern drainage or conservation efforts. The presence of these specialized logging railroads highlights the importance of the lumber economy to Franklin County during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain