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2018 Map of Rice Creek

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Rice Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Georges Lake anchors the landscape of this Putnam County region, where residential development clusters along the western and southern shores. The local road network, including Bellamy Rd and Hillsborough Ave, services these lakeside communities while the surrounding terrain remains characterized by dense wetlands and drainage systems. Waterways like Rice Cr, Etonia Cr, and Greens Cr weave through the low-lying topography, illustrating the complex hydrology of north-central Florida.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Mount Hebura Cem situated south of the lake, a significant landmark for tracing area families. The map also documents a portion of the Florida National Scenic Trail as it passes through the timbered sections south of Falling Br. This 2018 survey provides a clear view of how modern rural life and recreational infrastructure interact with the preserved natural corridors of the region.