Discover The History
Explore the rich history of the St. Johns River.

Maps

Our books and maps are not intended to be a complete collection of information, however, it contains a number of books that are either self-published or out of print.

A little about Ed Winn since the majority of the books in this section were written by him, Mr. Winn is a friend, lifelong Florida resident who grew up on the river has studied it and written about it for more than 50 years

 


Documents

Poirson Map 1807

Poirson Map 1807

Place Names: 1800-1819, Florida, Mexico, Texas, Lousiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Floride Orientale, Floride Occidentale, Pensacola, Saint Augustine, Cape Canaveral 

Poor's Manual of Railroads Map 1883

Poor's Manual of Railroads Map 1883

This is a railroad map of Florida, circa 1883. There's an inset map showing the western end of the state. It shows railroads, counties, cities and towns and inland waters.

Population Distribution Map 1890

Population Distribution Map 1890

Map indicates the population distribution throughout Florida in the year 1890 C.E. Different regions of Florida are indicated with having populations ranging from under 2 inhabitants per square mile to having up to 45 inhabitants per square mile.

Recon 1841

Recon 1841

This is a military map that was created by the US Army between the second and third Seminole Wars.

Russell's Historical War Map 1862

Russell's Historical War Map 1862

This detail is from Russell's 1862 historical war map, showing major rivers, railroads, towns, and military forts in Florida.

Sigel Map 1861-1865

Sigel Map 1861-1865

A detail from Sigel's 1889 Historical sketch of the war for the Union showing the lines of demarcation, important movements and battles in each year from 1861 to the close of the war in 1865.

Tanner Map 1839

Tanner Map 1839

This map from the Tanner's Universal Atlas shows towns, forts, roads, canals, major rivers and lakes in Florida. There are references to forts, battlefields, and routes used by the Army during the Seminole War.

Tardieu Map 1806

Tardieu Map 1806

A detail from the 1806 map of the West Indies showing the Spanish territory of Floride Oriental, or East Florida. This map shows coastal features, major lakes and rivers, and settlements.

Vallandermaelen Map 1827

Vallandermaelen Map 1827

This is a hand colored lithographed map of Florida and Iles Lucayes showing the Bahamas. Includes information under "Florides" that explains the variety of trees and plants found in Florida including the Green Oak and other trees that are important for building and such.

Williams & Wilkinson Map 1902-1823

Williams & Wilkinson Map 1902-1823

Map shows the boundaries of Florida's counties, major cities, lakes and rivers. 

Woodbury Lowery 1562-1574

Woodbury Lowery 1562-1574

Map shows all major rivers and lakes located in Florida during 1562. Shows all major cities and forts in Florida between the years of 1562 and 1574. 

Books

Our books and maps are not intended to be a complete collection of information, however, it contains a number of books that are either self-published or out of print.

Books

Oral History

This area is dedicated to the stories and lives of the people who have lived here in Central Florida and contributed to life of the area.

Oral History

Maps

Maps that show the Florida of the past and the relevant river paths.

Maps