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2021 Map of Hatchbend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Lafayette, Dixie, and Gilchrist counties, anchoring a landscape defined by its distinctive karst hydrology. Several significant freshwater outlets emerge along the riverbanks, including Fletcher Spring, Guaranto Spring, and Rock Bluff Spring. This river-centric environment supported the growth of small rural communities such as Hatchbend, Little Lake City, and Andyville.

Evidence of the area's long-term settlement is preserved in local burial grounds like the Old Hatchbend Cem, Townsend Cem, and Wards Cem. The terrain south of the river transitions into low-lying wetlands and ephemeral basins, marked by features such as Careless Prairie, Cow Pond, and Tomlinson Prairie. The presence of the Shady Bend Airport and the Lower Suwannee River Trail highlights the modern integration of aviation and recreational access within this traditional riverine setting.