2015 Map of Cherry Lake

About this map

Cherry Lake serves as the focal point for this Madison County landscape, where the settlement shares its name with a large, roughly square water body at its center. The surrounding terrain is defined by an intricate network of sinkholes and depressional ponds, characteristic of the North Florida karst topography. Notable named features include Garden Pond, Elbow Pond, and Rock Island Pond to the north, while the southern reaches feature Bonnet Lake and Armstrong Pond. The map reveals a transition from these clustered wetlands to the more level expanse of Caulk Flats in the east. The human imprint is evident in the grid-like road system, with thoroughfares such as CR-150 and N SR 53 providing regional connectivity across the township and range lines. Local history researchers may find interest in the numerous family-named landmarks like Peeler Pond and Hankins Sink Pond, which suggest a long-standing agricultural and residential presence in the region.