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2021 Map of McAlpin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of McAlpin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The settlement of McAlpin serves as a central point in this Suwannee County landscape, where the flatwoods are punctuated by an extensive system of ponds and sinkhole lakes. The local geography is defined by named water bodies like Bachelor Lake, Tiger Lake, and Peacock Lake in the north, stretching down toward Blume Lake and the Little River in the south. These hydrological features likely influenced the early development of rural communities such as Pine Mount and Padlock.

Genealogists can identify key local landmarks including Bethlehem Cem and Little River Cem, which anchor the area's historical record. The modern landscape also shows a high density of private airfields, with Moss Meadows Airport, Wings n Sunsets LLC Airport, and Red Barn Acres Airport scattered throughout the territory. To the east, the terrain rises slightly at Rocky Hill, providing a subtle break in the low-lying wetlands and creek beds like Crab Creek.