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2024 Map of Hedges

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hedges
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Yulee and Yulee Heights anchor the northern landscape of this coastal Florida region, where residential growth meets the intricate tidal networks of the Nassau River. The transition between the pine flatwoods and the salt marshes is marked by a complex system of waterways, including Lofton Creek, Lumber Creek, and the winding Back River. This area serves as a significant intersection of modern infrastructure and preserved natural history, as much of the southern portion of the sheet is dedicated to the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

Genealogical interest is found in sites like Bowles Cem and Ferreira Cem, which sit near the northern border of Jacksonville. The map documents the layout of small communities like Hedges, O'Neil, and Tisonia, alongside regional landmarks such as the Flying-A-Ranch Airport and the campus of Florida State College at Jacksonville. The marshy labyrinth of Burton Island and the Broward Islands highlights the geography of the river's lower reaches near Lofton Point.