2015 Map of Raiford

About this map

The New River forms a prominent natural boundary between Union and Bradford counties, carving a winding path through a landscape defined by correctional history and small rural outposts. Near the settlement of Raiford, the map documents the presence of the Prison Cem and the State Prison Field Airport, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to state institutions. To the east and south, the terrain transitions into a network of wetlands and creeks, including Alligator Cr, Water Oak Cr, and Gum Cr. Local history is deeply etched into the land through numerous family and community burial grounds such as Sapp Cem, Conner Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Dyal Cem. Further south, Heilbronn and the nearby Heilbronn Spring mark a distinct geographic point in the Bradford County section, where the grid of county roads meets the natural hydrology of Olustee Cr.