2015 Map of Alexander Springs

About this map

Alexander Springs serves as the focal point of this modern survey, which details a landscape deeply integrated into the Ocala National Forest. The geography is defined by a dense network of hydrologic features, from the expansive Lake Dexter on the eastern boundary to Lake Dorr in the southwest, connected by waterways like Alexander Springs Cr. For the local historian, the presence of Shockley Cem and the naming of Bowers Bluff and Idlewild Point offer specific points of human activity and lineage. The map reflects a modern recreational and conservationist era, evidenced by the extensive trail systems including the Florida National Scenic Trail and specialized paths such as the Paisley Woods Mtn Bike trail and Flatwoods Riding Loop. These trails often follow older corridors, such as Railroad Grade Rd, illustrating how historic transit routes have been repurposed for contemporary access.