2024 Map of Waldo

About this map

Waldo serves as a central hub in this landscape where the boundaries of Bradford and Alachua counties meet. The area is defined by its significant water features, including the large expanse of Lake Alto and the nearby Hampton Lake, connected by the historic waterway of the Waldo Canal. To the north, the Sampson River and the Santa Fe River wind through the terrain, the latter disappearing into the dense Santa Fe Swamp. This modern survey documents the persistent settlement patterns of small communities like Hampton, Shenks, and Louise. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, ranging from the Waldo Cem and Laurel Grove Cem in the south to the Sparkman Cem and Hampton Cem further north. The passage of the Florida National Scenic Trl through the northeastern corner highlights the region's role in modern recreational geography.