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2012 Map of Orange Heights

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Orange Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Newnans Lake dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Alachua County landscape, providing a natural focal point for the surrounding residential developments and rural outposts. The settlement patterns reflect a mix of established community centers and newer residential clusters, with the Newnans Lake Homesites and Copeland Settlement hugging the shoreline. To the east, the village of Windsor serves as a central hub, while Orange Heights sits to the north near the junction of major transit corridors.

Transport and drainage define the hinterland, where Hatchet Cr and Lochloosa Cr wind through the terrain. Evidence of the area's local history is preserved at Saluda Cem and Providence Cem, while old routes like Old Gainesville Rd and Waldo Rd trace the path of historic travel between regional centers. The presence of a Logging Rd suggests the continued importance of the timber industry in this part of Florida.