2021 Map of Raiford

About this map

Raiford and the surrounding borderlands of Union and Bradford counties are defined by a complex network of wetlands and institutional land use. The map reveals a landscape heavily shaped by the presence of the State Prison Field and its associated Prison Cem, set against the natural backdrop of Turkey Creek Swamp and Cattail Swamp. This 2021 survey provides a clear view of the rural settlements at Ellerbee and Heilbronn, where local landmarks like Heilbronn Spring and the New River Fox Hunt Club emphasize the region's connection to the land and water. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Evergreen Cem, Sapp Cem, Conner Cem, and Dyal Cem, offering critical data points for genealogists tracking lineages along the New River and Olustee Cr.