1970 Map of Raiford

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Florida State Prison dominates the central landscape of this Union and Bradford County border region, featuring an extensive complex that includes a Water Tank, Sewage Disposal facilities, and its own Landing Strip. The town of Raiford sits to the west along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, while the rural surroundings are defined by numerous community landmarks. Local family and congregational history is preserved in sites like New River Ch, Evergreen Cem, and Dyal Cem. The natural drainage of the area is governed by the meandering New River, which forms a significant portion of the county boundary, joined by tributaries such as Turkey Creek, Alligator Creek, and Water Oak Creek. To the southeast, the settlement of Heilbronn is situated near the notable Heilbronn Spring, illustrating the traditional importance of water sources in Florida's interior development during the mid-20th century.