2018 Map of Mikesville

About this map

The Santa Fe River and Olustee Cr define the hydrological character of this northern Florida landscape, where the borders of Columbia, Union, and Alachua counties meet. This modern survey illustrates a rural region centered on Mikesville and Ellisville, showing a transition from the structured wetlands of Buzzard Roost Prairie to the unique karst topography of Robinson Sinks. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting several local burial grounds including Damascus Cem, New Hope Cem, and St. John Cem. Settlement patterns remain dispersed, following established routes like Co Rd 238 and October Rd, while smaller locales like Providence and Bland anchor the surrounding agricultural and timbered lands. Numerous ponds and branches, such as Ogden Pond and Alligator Br, further detail the intricate drainage systems feeding into the main river channel.