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2018 Map of Sanderson South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Osceola National Forest dominates much of this landscape, where the flatwoods of Baker and Union counties meet a complex network of wetlands and small watercourses. The northern reaches are anchored by the settlement of Sanderson and the rail-adjacent Manns Spur, while the southern area transitions into the low-lying basins of Swift Cr Pond and Wampee Bay. This terrain is defined by the slow movement of water through the S Prong Saint Marys River and expansive wetlands like Mud Lake Swamp and Turkey Creek Swamp.

Local history is preserved in the naming of rural routes and landmarks, including the South Prong Cem and roads such as Bethlehem Church Rd and Possom Trot Rd. The map illustrates a region where timber management and traditional drainage patterns dictate the layout of forest roads and small family settlements, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure between the St. Marys River headwaters and the Union County line.