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2018 Map of High Springs SW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of High Springs SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Fe River carves a winding path through this North Florida landscape, defining the boundaries between Gilchrist, Columbia, and Alachua counties. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain rich in hydrological features, most notably a series of freshwater springs including Ginnie Spring, Blue Springs, Poe Spring, July Spring, and Lilly Spring. These limestone-filtered waters have long shaped the region's character, supporting riverfront settlements and recreational landmarks like Rum Island.

Away from the riverbanks, the map documents a transition into the Waccasassa Flats and localized settlements like Spring Ridge, Neals, and Buda. Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial grounds such as Mount Pleasant Cem and Nobel Hill Cem. The southern edge of the survey captures the outskirts of High Springs, illustrating the intersection of county roads and rail lines that anchor the rural community's infrastructure.