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1966 Map of Arredondo

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Arredondo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Arredondo and its surrounding wetlands define this Alachua County landscape during the mid-1960s, a period characterized by quiet rural settlements and active industrial extraction. The community of Arredondo is a focal point for local genealogy, featuring several landmarks such as St Lukes Ch, Elim Ch, and New Salem Ch. The northeastern corner shows early signs of suburban transition near Stengel Airport, while the south and west remain dominated by the broad, low-lying basins of Paynes Prairie, Kanapaha Prairie, and Levy Lake.

Heavy industry is evident through numerous quarries and gravel pits clustered near the Seaboard Air Line railroad. Further south, the map documents the Gainesville Speedway and the small settlement of Wacahoota. These features, alongside the distinct Arredondo Grant Boundary and various firebreaks, illustrate the historic land use patterns of north-central Florida before the onset of modern expansion.