2015 Map of Gainesville East

About this map

Gainesville serves as the central hub of this North Florida landscape, where the academic grounds of the Univ of Florida meet the surrounding residential and natural areas. The terrain is defined by a series of water bodies and drainage systems, including the headwaters of Hogtown Cr and the eastern expanse of Newnans Lake. To the north and east, smaller settlements like Fairbanks and Ruthland maintain a distinct identity from the growing city center. The presence of numerous burial grounds, such as Mount Pleasant Cem and the Alachua Hillcrest Memorial Park, offers significant touchpoints for genealogical research. The Gainesville Regional Airport occupies a large tract in the northeast, while the southern reaches are marked by the wetland transition of Bivans Arm and Calf Pond, illustrating the persistent influence of the local hydrology on urban development.