This route follows the St. Johns River valley in northeast Florida, connecting communities historically linked to river navigation, agriculture, and the railroad. The itinerary runs through low-lying land, lakes, and riverbanks, reflecting a landscape shaped by water and centuries of human occupation.
Lake George, one of the largest lakes in the St. Johns system, has been a strategic point for inland navigation since pre-Columbian times. From there, the route advances toward Pierson, a town known for its agricultural development and its historical connection to citrus and fern cultivation, activities that shaped the regional economy for much of the twentieth century.
The route continues through Crescent City and Satsuma, settlements that grew around river and rail transport and retained a commercial and agricultural character linked to the river. These urban centers reflect an interior Florida that prospered thanks to water connections before the dominance of modern highways.
The final stretch reaches Georgetown, one of the oldest communities in the area, located along the St. Johns River. Its layout and location highlight the historical importance of the river as an axis of communication, commerce, and settlement in northeast Florida.
The complete route and its historical context are part of Discovering Florida – Volume 2.
