2021 Map of Hastings

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The Saint Johns River defines the western edge of this 2021 landscape, where several distinct points and coves carve into the shoreline from Federal Point down to East Palatka. The terrain transitions from riverfront settlements like Grandview and Patersonville into the interior agricultural and marshy lowlands of Cracker Swamp. Transport corridors are central to the area's layout, including the Palatka-To-St. Augustine State Trl and the Putnam County Blueways Trl, which follow the historical movement patterns between these river towns. Small community hubs such as Orange Mills and Yelvington remain marked by their local infrastructure, including cemeteries like Saint Pauls Cem and the Resthaven Cem and Memorial Park. The southern portion of the sheet is punctuated by the Memorial Bridge and the distinctive bend at Devils Elbow, illustrating the enduring importance of the river for navigation and connection.