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2012 Map of Rochelle

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rochelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Orange Lake and Lochloosa Lake anchor the southern reaches of this landscape, where the flatlands of Alachua County meet complex wetlands and hammocks. Small communities such as Rochelle, Grove Park, and Phifer are situated along the east-west corridor, while Micanopy Junction lies to the southwest near Lowman Pond and Hay Lake. The area is defined by its hydrography, including the winding path of Lochloosa Cr and the engineered route of Camps Canal.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial sites, including Saint Pauls Cem in the north and Townsend Cem near the eastern boundary. The map documents a terrain where natural features like Watson Prairie and Garrison Hammock sit alongside specialized landmarks like Magnesia Springs. This layout reflects a long-standing Florida interior pattern of settlement clustered on higher ground between expansive lakes and marshy prairies.