2024 Map of Lake Miccosukee

About this map

Lake Miccosukee dominates this landscape, its expansive waters and intricate wetlands shaped by Pine Island and the smaller Little Lake. In the northern stretches, religious and community life centers around Mount Olive A M E Church and Ford Chapel A M E Church, both of which maintain associated cemeteries that are vital for local genealogical research. The settlement pattern transitions from the rural clusters of Jarrett and Festus down toward the more developed area of Monticello in the southeast. Numerous named water bodies like Mays Pond and Raineys Lake dot the terrain, reflecting the region's high water table and natural drainage into Wards Creek and Caney Creek. These features illustrate the enduring rural character of Jefferson County, where old family cemeteries like Alston Cem and Byrd Cem remain as markers of long-established communities.