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2024 Map of Newberry SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Waccasassa River originates amidst a complex network of wetlands and shallow basins where Levy County meets Alachua and Gilchrist. This landscape is defined by its distinct hydrography, featuring numerous named ponds and lakes that suggest a karst topography common to this region. Large water bodies such as Waccasassa Lake, Dogshutter Lake, and the cluster of Watermelon Ponds dot the terrain, linked by obscure drainage patterns and springs like Sawgrass Springs.

Settlement patterns are modern and sparse, characterized by a grid of rural routes including Co RD 337 and Se 80th ST. The map captures the intersection of three counties, showing how the local road network navigates around significant natural features like Mineral Feeder Pond, Meeting Pond, and Fox Lake. This area represents a critical watershed for the gulf-bound river systems, maintaining its rural character into the twenty-first century.