2024 Map of Steinhatchee SE

About this map

Rocky Creek and Little Rocky Creek meander through a low-lying landscape dominated by extensive wetlands in this portion of Dixie County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of named basins, including Rocky Creek Swamp, Blue Lake Swamp, Cedar Swamp, and the centrally located Pumpkin Swamp. These saturated lands are divided by a strictly rectilinear grid of county roads and avenues, illustrating the systematic modern management of Florida's coastal lowlands. Small clearings for historical sites appear amidst the dense vegetation, most notably the Bowlegs Cem near the center of the map and Butler Cem in the southeast corner. The presence of Tiger Bay and Bear Bay Swamp further highlights the characteristic hammock and bayhead ecology of the region, where slight variations in elevation dictate the movement of water across the coastal plain.