2018 Map of Vernon

About this map

Vernon and the adjacent settlement of Sylvania occupy the northern reaches of this Washington County landscape, where the terrain transitions from the elevations of Weaver Hill and Hudson Hill into the low-lying wetlands of Holmes Valley. This 2018 survey reveals an intricate network of aquatic features, including the meandering path of Holmes Creek and numerous isolated water bodies like Tea Pond and Baptizing Pond. The map serves as a vital resource for local history, documenting several rural burial sites such as Potter Cem, Tiller Cem, and Greenhead Cem. The prevalence of named bays and swamps, including Hays Maltsby Bay and Pippin Mill Swamp, highlights the persistent hydrologic character of the Florida Panhandle. The placement of Pippin Mill Cr suggests a legacy of early water-powered industry that once shaped these local communities.