2015 Map of Sampson

About this map

Lake Sampson and its neighbors, Lake Crosby and Lake Rowell, anchor this Bradford County landscape, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Santa Fe River basin. The settlement of Sampson sits between the water and the Florida National Scenic Trail, which winds through the central and southern portions of the sheet. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several family-named burial sites, including Brown Cem, Crosby Lake Cem, and Prevatt Cem, which are scattered among the agricultural lands and pine flatwoods. The rural community of Pleasant Grove marks the northeastern corner, while Clayno occupies the southwestern edge. The intricate drainage network of the Sampson River, Alligator Creek, and Gum Cr shows the natural flow through this low-lying terrain, providing a clear record of the area's geography before further modern development.