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1949 Map of Waldo

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Waldo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The town of Waldo serves as a central hub in this late 1940s landscape, positioned at the junction of the Seaboard Air Line and Southern railroads. This transportation corridor defines the local economy, connecting smaller settlements like Hampton and Graham to the north and Louise to the west. The terrain is characterized by its hydrologic network, including the expansive Hampton Lake and Lake Alto, which are linked by the engineered Santa Fe Canal.

Genealogists may find value in the location of several community landmarks, including Santa Fe Cem and the Frecanian Ch. To the south, the Austin Cary Forest and the Austin-Cary Monument represent early conservation and forestry efforts in the region. The map also clearly delineates the Bradford Co Alachua Co boundary as it cuts through the Santa Fe River basin, providing a detailed look at mid-century property and political lines.