2018 Map of Hawthorne

About this map

Hawthorne serves as the focal point of this North Central Florida landscape, situated at the intersection of critical regional roads and the Csx Transportation rail line. The town's community history is anchored by Hawthorne Baptist Church and the Hawthorne Cem, with additional family and community burial grounds such as Morrison Cem and Gilgal Cem scattered across the surrounding lake country. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and namesake water bodies, ranging from the expansive Little Orange Lake and Lochloosa Lake to smaller, distinct basins like Lak-a-wana Lake and McMeekin Lake. This concentration of water influenced the area's development, as seen in the clustered settlements of McMeekin and Lochloosa. The geography also includes unique features like Stanley Prairie and Fowlers Prairie, which break the pattern of the woodland and lake-shore environment.