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2024 Map of Raiford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

New River meanders across the border of Union and Bradford counties, defining a landscape dominated by institutional land use and natural wetlands. The area is anchored by several burial sites with deep local significance, including Sapp Cem, Conner Cem, and Dyal Cem, alongside the more specialized Prison Cem and Evergreen Cem. The settlement of Raiford sits at the junction of the State Road 121 Rail Trail Corridor, reflecting the region's transition from active rail transport to modern recreational use.

The terrain is marked by significant water features and drainage patterns, from the expansive Turkey Creek Swamp in the north to Cattail Swamp and the waters of Heilbronn Spring near the village of Heilbronn. Extensive agricultural and institutional tracts like State Prison Field and Clark Field suggest a rural economy heavily influenced by the presence of regional state facilities and the natural constraints of the Florida wetlands.