2021 Map of Archer

About this map

Archer and Newberry anchor this portion of the Florida landscape, where the Alachua and Levy county line intersects a terrain defined by sinkhole ponds and traditional cemetery sites. The geography is punctuated by numerous named water bodies, ranging from the large Watermelon Pond and Horseshoe Pond to smaller features like Half Moon Pond and Gosman Pond. These depressions are characteristic of the regional karst topography, creating a patchwork of wetlands and open water. Educational and religious institutions serve the local community, including the Santa Fe College Davis Center and several historically significant burial grounds such as Saint Mark Cem and Saint Peter's Cem. The transition from rural homesteads to more established settlements is evident near Pinesville and the crossroads at Half Moon, while the intersection of SW Archer Rd and local routes like Co RD 28 provides the primary framework for contemporary navigation and property boundaries.