2021 Map of Olustee

About this map

Osceola National Forest dominates this part of Baker and Columbia counties, a landscape defined by the shallow waters of Ocean Pond and the headwaters of the South Prong Saint Marys River. The small settlement of Olustee sits at a critical junction of local history, serving as the gateway to the site of Florida's largest Civil War engagement. This modern survey detail shows the preserved grounds of the Olustee Battlefield Trl and the nearby Monument Cem, marking where the landscape's natural features influenced tactical movements. The surrounding terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands like Little Gum Swamp and Holder Bay, with drainage provided by the winding Olustee Creek. Further south, the map captures the transition into Union County near Palestine Lake, illustrating a rural landscape where forest service roads and established trails like the Florida National Scenic Trl provide the primary access through the dense pine flatwoods.