2021 Map of Satsuma

About this map

The Saint Johns River winds through this Putnam County landscape, defining the character of riverfront settlements like Buffalo Bluff, Satsuma, and Nashua. These communities are situated along the eastern bank, where the land rises slightly above the river's extensive marsh systems. The interior reveals a dense network of water bodies, including Saratoga Lake, Castle Lake, and the larger Silver Lake to the north. A significant modern geographic feature is the Cross Florida Barge Canal, which cuts westward across the terrain toward Cow Heaven Bay. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Peniel Cem near the settlement of Peniel and the Satsuma Cem near the river. Large protected areas like the Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area Trl and Murphy Island preserve the wetland character of the region, while the Florida National Scenic Trl provides a pedestrian route through the western corridor.