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2012 Map of Vernon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Holmes Creek and its many interconnected tributaries and ponds dominate this portion of Washington County. The settlement patterns reflect a landscape deeply intertwined with its hydrology, where small communities like Sylvania, Smyrna, and Greenhead are situated on the higher ground surrounding an intricate network of wetlands. To the west, the residential development near Holmes Valley contrasts with the dense clusters of named water bodies to the southeast, including Pine Log Lake and Payne Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific burial sites at Potter Cemetery and Greenhead Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevations such as Hudson Hill and Weaver Hill, which stand as landmarks amidst the flatwoods and baygalls. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, from established routes like Ebenezer Road to local tracks like Spoolmill Road, revealing how the timber and farming communities of the Florida Panhandle organized their landscape around the numerous lakes and branches.