2017 Map of Friendship

About this map

The settlement of Friendship serves as a central point in this Marion County landscape, where the rural character is defined by a complex network of wetlands and riverine features. The area is heavily influenced by the winding path of Catfish Cr, which feeds into numerous water bodies including Upper Ford Lake, Lower Ford Lake, and Baker Lake. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several family and community burial grounds, such as Wahee Cem, Kirton Cem, Tabernacle Cem, and Ford Cem. The terrain is characterized by named islands and bays, most notably Dickerson Island, Big Island, and the large expanse of Terrell Bay. A web of local roads, including Terrell's Bay Rd and Ransom Rowell Rd, connects the scattered farmsteads and homesites through the surrounding reaches of Ford Swamp and Bull Swamp.