Old Maps of Alachua, Florida for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 32 historic maps of Alachua. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Alachua.
Alachua, FL maps
(32)- 1890 Map of Arredondo, 1955 Print1890 Arredondo1955 Print · USGSAlachua County at the end of the nineteenth century shows a landscape where iron rails were rapidly connecting old prairie settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Arredondo, locate the distinctive Devils Mill Hopper, and see the early layout of Gainesville.2 unique versions available
- 1892 Map of Arredondo1892 Arredondo1892 Print · USGSAlachua County is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of early Florida rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gainesville and smaller rural communities such as Arredondo, Stewartville, and Micanopy.
- 1894 Map of Arredondo1894 Arredondo1894 Print · USGSAlachua County at the close of the nineteenth century is defined by its new rail junctions and expansive, shifting wet prairies. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Gainesville or locate vanished sites near Arredondo, Kanapaha, and the banks of Levy Lake.6 unique versions available
- 1954 Map of Gainesville, 1965 Print1954 Gainesville1965 Print · USGSMid-century North Central Florida comes into focus as a landscape of timber, rails, and river towns along the Gulf. Trace family roots in established centers like Gainesville or follow the path of the Suwannee River to the coastal docks of Cedar Key.3 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of Gainesville1958 Gainesville1958 Print · USGSNorth Central Florida’s rail and river networks are frozen in time just before the interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Gainesville or locate coastal settlements like Steinhatchee and Cedar Key.
- 1959 Map of Gainesville1959 Gainesville1959 Print · USGSNorth Florida in the mid-fifties is seen here from the Gulf coast to the inland lakes, showing the rail-and-river network before modern highways dominated. Researchers can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line through towns like Chiefland and Micanopy, or explore the coastal inlets of Waccasassa Bay.
- 1962 Map of High Springs, 1963 Print1962 High Springs1963 Print · USGSHigh Springs and its surrounding rail corridors are captured here in the early sixties, as the region's transportation and agricultural networks were fully matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family landmarks like Traxier Ch, Asberry Cem, and the springs along the Santa Fe River.5 unique versions available
- 1966 Map of Gainesville West, 1967 Print1966 Gainesville West1967 Print · USGSGainesville and Alachua County are captured during a period of rapid westward suburbanization in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Buckingham West alongside older landmarks such as Warren Cave and Terwilliger Sch.6 unique versions available
- 1966 Map of Alachua, 1967 Print1966 Alachua1967 Print · USGSAlachua and the surrounding farmlands are captured in the mid-sixties during a period of agricultural and rail transition. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Newnansville Cem and Old Thomas Cem, or locate rural landmarks like Shiloh Ch.4 unique versions available
- 1968 Map of Newberry, 1970 Print1968 Newberry1970 Print · USGSAlachua County in the late sixties reveals a landscape of limestone extraction and rural crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Forest Grove Cem, the community of Haile, and numerous industrial quarries along the SEABOARD COAST LINE.4 unique versions available
- 1981 Map of Gainesville, 1982 Print1981 Gainesville1982 Print · USGSGainesville and its surrounding North Central Florida counties are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a mix of university growth and rural agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace small settlements like Arredondo, Wacahoota, and Island Grove alongside major rail lines like the Seaboard Coast Line.2 unique versions available
- 1994 Map of Gainesville West, 2000 Print1994 Gainesville West2000 Print · USGSAlachua County suburban growth and ecological preserves meet in the mid-1990s as western Gainesville expands. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of Florida Experimental Farm and find landmarks like Warren Cave and Mt Nebo Cem.
- 2012 Map of Gainesville West, 2012 Print2012 Gainesville West2012 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, Los Trancos Woods, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of High Springs, 2012 Print2012 High Springs2012 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Arno, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Alachua, 2012 Print2012 Alachua2012 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, La Crosse, and other nearby areas
- 2012 Map of Newberry, 2012 Print2012 Newberry2012 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Newberry, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Newberry, 2015 Print2015 Newberry2015 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Newberry, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Gainesville West, 2015 Print2015 Gainesville West2015 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, Los Trancos Woods, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Alachua, 2015 Print2015 Alachua2015 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, La Crosse, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of High Springs, 2015 Print2015 High Springs2015 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Arno, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Gainesville West, 2018 Print2018 Gainesville West2018 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, Los Trancos Woods, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Alachua, 2018 Print2018 Alachua2018 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including Gainesville, La Crosse, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of High Springs, 2018 Print2018 High Springs2018 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Arno, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Newberry, 2018 Print2018 Newberry2018 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Newberry, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Newberry, 2021 Print2021 Newberry2021 Print · USGSCovers Alachua, including High Springs, Newberry, and other nearby areas
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