2018 Map of Archer

About this map

Newberry and Archer anchor this landscape along the border of Alachua and Levy Counties, where the terrain is defined by a distinct cluster of isolated water bodies. These ponds, including Watermelon Pond, Horseshoe Pond, and the unusually named Blue Peter Lake, suggest a karst topography common to this part of Florida. The settlement pattern is largely rural, with established communities like Pinesville and Half Moon connected by a grid of county roads and historic alignments such as Co Rd 28. For those researching local families, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, including Saint Mark Cem, Saint Peter's Cem, and Shiloh Cem. These sites, along with Laurel Hill Cem, serve as important markers of the area's social and community history.