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2024 Map of Hillcoat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Suwannee River carves a deep path through the limestone-rich terrain of Hamilton County, defining the southern reaches of this landscape. Near the river’s bend, the historic site of Suwannee Springs stands as a focal point, surrounded by conservation lands and the winding Florida National Scenic Trail. The map reveals a high concentration of family and community burial grounds, including the Marion Plantation Cem, Ross - Roux Cem, and Frink - Peeples McCall Cem, which offer significant data for genealogical research in this rural pocket of North Florida.

Settlement patterns are anchored by small communities like Jasper, Marion, and Hillcoat, connected by a network of county roads and the Interstate 75 corridor. Between these hubs, the land is drained by a complex system of creeks such as Mitchell Creek, Sugar Creek, and Ratliff Creek, which feed into the primary river valley. Religious life is marked by the presence of the Mount Pisgah Church and Suwannee Station Baptist Church, reflecting the area's long-standing local social structure.