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2021 Map of Genoa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Genoa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of Genoa serves as a central point in this Hamilton County landscape, where the flatlands of northern Florida meet a complex network of wetlands and seasonal bays. The map documents several eponymous localities such as Blacks Still, Camps Still, and Purvis Still, names that recall the region's historical reliance on the naval stores industry and timber extraction. These sites are situated amidst a shifting environment of cypress-laden waters, including the expansive Swift Creek Swamp and numerous topographical depressions known locally as bays, such as Bee Haven Bay and Altmans Bay.

Family history researchers will find several well-documented burial sites across the quadrangle, including Barton Cem, Spring Branch Cem, and Poole Pond Cem. The terrain is further defined by subtle elevations like Pine Island and Hog Hammock, which provide dry ground above the surrounding marsh. A network of rural routes, including Co RD 137 and Eight Mile Still RD, connects these isolated settlements and cemeteries, tracing the path of local commerce and community through the dense pine woods.