2015 Map of Cotton Plant

About this map

Cotton Plant and its surrounding rural communities in Marion County sit at the heart of this landscape, reflecting a pattern of agricultural development and residential growth in north-central Florida. The terrain is characterized by numerous depressions and wetlands such as Bird Pond, Carter Pond, and Hog Pond, which dot the landscape around the expanse of Sturgis Prairie. This 2015 survey details the evolution of settlements like Fellowship and Early Bird alongside more modern developments such as Rolling Hills and the organized grid of Rainbow Park. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Saint Johns United Methodist Cem, Wesley Cem, and Saint Pauls Cem near Mount Olive. The infrastructure is anchored by W Highway 40 and NW Highway 225, with the Crosswind Farm Airport providing a specialized landmark in the northern reaches of the quadrangle.