2018 Map of Astor

About this map

Astor and Astor Park anchor this riverfront landscape where the Saint Johns River flows north into the southern reaches of Lake George. The area is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and waterways, including Hitchens Creek, Blue Creek, and Jumping Gully, which thread through the eastern edge of the Ocala National Forest. The settlement patterns here are deeply tied to the water, with the community of Volusia positioned near the riverbank and the isolated settlement of Bluffton further south. Local history is evidenced by the Astor Park Cem and several named islands and high points such as Shell Mound, Morrison Island, and Hitchens Island. The transition from forest to marsh is marked by numerous small lakes, including Schimmerhorn Lake and the Grasshopper Lakes, reflecting the low-lying geography of the Lake and Volusia County border.