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2018 Map of Gainesville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gainesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Gainesville occupies the high ground overlooking the convergence of the Noxubee River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway along the border of Sumter and Greene Counties. This 2018 survey documents the intricate riverine landscape, where numerous bars and bends like Chambers Bar and Nubbin Bend trace the historic flow of the water. The town site itself is detailed with street-level accuracy, showing the layout of Webster St and S Church St leading toward the riverfront.

Genealogists can locate several burial sites in the immediate vicinity, including the Odd Fellows Cem and Old Cem near the town center, as well as the New Bethel Cem further south. The map illustrates the region's complex hydrology, from the massive Cypress Swamp in the east to family-named landmarks like Hill Ranch Pond and Norwoods Pond. Modern engineering is represented by the Gainesville Bridge and the Howell Heflin Dam Rd, which connect the town to the broader river transport network.