2021 Map of Cooks Hammock

About this map

Cooks Hammock serves as a primary settlement point in this Lafayette County landscape, where the flatwoods are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. The Steinhatchee River cuts through the southeastern corner, fed by local tributaries like Patterson Branch and Alligator Br. Local history is anchored at the Cooks Hammock Cem, located near the intersection of several forest roads including Chicken Penn Rd and S Mayo Dr. The terrain is characterized by numerous depressions and isolated water bodies such as Wolf Pond, Dowdy Pond, and the Willow Slough. Navigation through the dense Oaky Heads and timberlands relies on a grid of rural routes and specialized landmarks like the R O Ranch Airport, reflecting the region's contemporary mix of traditional land use and private aviation.