1968 Map of Branford

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path through this North Florida landscape, defining the boundaries between Suwannee, Lafayette, and Gilchrist counties. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a rural community centered on the town of Branford, where the river meets the primary highway. The area is marked by a high density of country churches and family burial grounds, including Mt Paran Ch, Ephesus Ch, and Oak Grove Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of the Suwannee Valley. Notable natural features like Little River Springs appear alongside small river-adjacent settlements such as Grady and Wanamake. Human activity on the landscape is further evidenced by a local Quarry, a Landing Strip, and the confluence where the Santa Fe River joins the Suwannee at the southern edge of the quadrangle.