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1969 Map of High Springs SW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of High Springs SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Santa Fe River carves a winding path along the northern boundary of this 1969 Florida survey, defining the intersection of Gilchrist, Alachua, and Columbia counties. This riverine landscape is notable for its concentration of freshwater springs, including Ginnie Spring, Blue Springs, and Poe Spring, which punctuate the banks near Rum Island. The karst topography of the region is evident in the numerous depressions and small water bodies like Bagget Lake and Fish Pond that scatter across the interior.

Local history and genealogy interests center on the rural settlements of Craggs and Neals, alongside the spiritual and community anchors of Mt Pleasant Ch and Nobel Hill Cem. The southern portion of the map is marked by extractive industrial activity, with several labels for Quarry sites located near the community of Buda. These features, joined by Frier Road, illustrate a landscape shifting from its natural spring-fed hydrology to one shaped by transportation and resource extraction.