2018 Map of Spaulding

About this map

Spaulding and Pray anchor this portion of Jackson County, where the landscape is defined by extensive wetlands and an intricate network of drainage features. The terrain is notably interrupted by prominent elevations such as Saddle Mound, Sugarloaf Mound, and Bear Bluff, which rise above the surrounding marshlands. The hydrology of the area is complex, featuring the East Fork Black River in the north and numerous man-made channels including the N Floater Ditch, S Floater Ditch, and Hunters Peak Ditch. These ditches, alongside McKenna Creek and Morrison Cr, suggest a history of water management for local land use. Local transport is facilitated by roads like Old HWY 54, Jagielo Rd, and Goodyear Rd, which connect remote points like Lapham Junction and Drescher Island. This map reveals a specialized landscape where low-lying boggy areas are carefully navigated by a grid of rural roads and drainage systems.