2012 Map of Alachua

About this map

Alachua and its surrounding agricultural districts are captured here during a period of steady growth north of Gainesville. The map details the transition from the concentrated downtown area of Alachua to the smaller outlying settlements of Hague, La Crosse, and the historic site of Newnansville. This former county seat, once a vital frontier outpost, is marked here primarily by the Newnansville Cem. The landscape is defined by its agricultural roots, evidenced by the University of Florida Agricultural Experimental Farm and the La Crosse Forestry Site. Significant water features like Sweet Water Lake and the winding Turkey Cr drain the area, while the road network includes the historic Old Bellamy Rd, tracing a route that dates back to the territorial period of Florida history.