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2012 Map of Dowling Park

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dowling Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path through the western edge of this landscape, defining the rural character of Suwannee County during the early 21st century. The settlement of Dowling Park serves as a primary local hub, supported by the smaller communities of Lancaster to the northeast and Dell in the southwest. The terrain is notably marked by numerous limestone springs, a hallmark of North Florida's hydrogeology, including Charles Spring, Thomas Spring, and Blue Spring.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Mims Cem and Head Cem, which anchor the surrounding agricultural grid. The map reveals a dense network of numbered county roads and streets that provide access to the interior, away from the river's edge. Notable water features like Allen Mill Pond and uniquely named sites such as Baptizing Spring and Orange Grove Spring illustrate the historic and cultural importance of the region's aquifer to its residents.