2018 Map of Genoa

About this map

Genoa sits at the convergence of several rural corridors in Hamilton County, serving as a focal point for the surrounding network of timber and turpentine-related sites. The presence of settlements like Blacks Still, Camps Still, and Purvis Still points to the historical importance of the naval stores industry in this part of Florida. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Swift Creek Swamp and numerous "bays"—shallow, swampy depressions such as Bee Haven Bay and Black Bay—intersect with dry elevations like Pine Island and Hog Hammock. Genealogists can identify several local burial sites, including Barton Cem, Spring Branch Cem, and Poole Pond Cem, which are tucked away near water bodies and backroads. The map details a shifting terrain of wetlands and woodlands, traced by the winding path of Swift Cr and numerous county roads that linked these remote communities.