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1968 Map of Fanning Springs

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fanning Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path through the heart of this landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties. Along its banks, early river-life landmarks such as Clay Landing and New Pine Landing speak to the waterway's historical importance for transit and commerce. On the western side of the river, Old Town emerges as a primary settlement, anchored by the Old Town Sch and Old Town Cem. The terrain here is defined by the Old Town Hammock and numerous sinks and springs, including the notable Fanning Springs and Bell Springs.

Inland, the Seaboard Coast Line railroad intersects the region at Wilcox Junction, reflecting the rail-to-river economy that once drove local growth. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the St Christophers Ch and Joppa Ch provides clear points of community gathering. To the south, the protected lands of Manatee Springs State Park preserve the karst topography that characterizes this unique Florida riverine environment.