2015 Map of Hawthorne

About this map

Hawthorne sits at the intersection of local history and a complex lacustrine environment in North Central Florida. This landscape is defined by its numerous water bodies, ranging from the large Lochloosa Lake in the southwest to the smaller Johnson Lake and McMeekin Lake further east. The settlement patterns are punctuated by rural burial grounds such as Gilgal Cem and Drummond Cem, providing vital reference points for genealogists. The presence of Fowlers Prairie and Fowlers Lake in the north indicates the fluctuating wetlands characteristic of the Alachua and Putnam County border region. Smaller hamlets like Lochloosa and McMeekin highlight the dispersed nature of the population in this era, while the Hawthorne Baptist Church serves as a central landmark for the primary township. The intricate web of county roads, including SE Hawthorne Rd, connects these isolated water-bound communities.