Old Maps of Ocala, Florida

Explore 36 old maps of Ocala, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1892 Map of Dunnellon
    1892 Map of Dunnellon
    1892 Dunnellon
    1892 Print · USGS
    Marion and Levy counties were at the center of a phosphate boom in the early 1890s, anchored by the riverfront settlement of Dunnellon. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of Eagle Mines, find rural community hubs like Cotton Plant, and locate historical crossings such as Fish Ferry.

  2. 1894 Map of Dunnellon
    1894 Map of Dunnellon
    1894 Dunnellon
    1894 Print · USGS
    Marion and Citrus counties were centers of a burgeoning phosphate boom in the early 1890s, where river and rail infrastructure converged. You can trace early mining operations like the Chicago Mine and Eagle Mine alongside historic river crossings at Fisk Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1895 Map of Ocala
    1895 Map of Ocala
    1895 Ocala
    1895 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling intersection of rail and water. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Ocala and Silver Springs, or locate smaller stops along the Florida Southern R. R. like Santos and Belleview.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Cotton Plant, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cotton Plant, 1955 Print
    1954 Cotton Plant
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of rural settlements and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate old churches and community centers like Mars Hill Ch, Cotton Plant, and the railway siding at Martel.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Dunnellon, 1960 Print
    1954 Dunnellon
    1960 Print · USGS
    Dunnellon and rural Marion County appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of phosphate mining, railroads, and fresh water springs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Zion Hill Cem, Cotton Plant, and the Circle Square Ranch.

  6. 1954 Map of Gainesville, 1965 Print
    1954 Map of Gainesville, 1965 Print
    1954 Gainesville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century North Central Florida comes into focus as a landscape of timber, rails, and river towns along the Gulf. Trace family roots in established centers like Gainesville or follow the path of the Suwannee River to the coastal docks of Cedar Key.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Gainesville
    1958 Map of Gainesville
    1958 Gainesville
    1958 Print · USGS
    North Central Florida’s rail and river networks are frozen in time just before the interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Atlantic Coast Line through Gainesville or locate coastal settlements like Steinhatchee and Cedar Key.

  8. 1959 Map of Gainesville
    1959 Map of Gainesville
    1959 Gainesville
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Florida in the mid-fifties is seen here from the Gulf coast to the inland lakes, showing the rail-and-river network before modern highways dominated. Researchers can trace the paths of the Seaboard Air Line through towns like Chiefland and Micanopy, or explore the coastal inlets of Waccasassa Bay.

  9. 1967 Map of Ocala East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Ocala East, 1969 Print
    1967 Ocala East
    1969 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Ocala and the famous waters of Silver Springs are captured here during a pivotal era of infrastructure planning. Trace the route of the Proposed Cross Florida Barge Canal and locate historic sites like the Fort King Burial Grounds and Camp Roosevelt.

  10. 1968 Map of Ocala West, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Ocala West, 1969 Print
    1968 Ocala West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Ocala entered a period of rapid westward expansion in the late sixties, as new residential developments began to crest the local limestone ridges. Researchers can trace the footprint of community institutions like Central Florida Jr College and Howard High Sch or locate family plots at Kendrick Cem and Lincoln Mem Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Shady, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Shady, 1970 Print
    1968 Shady
    1970 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the late sixties shows a landscape on the verge of massive change as the Proposed Cross Florida Barge Canal was being surveyed. Researchers can trace rural community roots at Shady Grove Ch, locate the old RR Grade, or find the former Claypit and Lookout Tower.

  12. 1978 Map of Ocala, 1980 Print
    1978 Map of Ocala, 1980 Print
    1978 Ocala
    1980 Print · USGS
    Florida's interior heartland and Gulf coast are seen here in the late seventies, showing the transition from freshwater springs to coastal hammocks. Genealogists and historians can trace the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad through Chiefland, Bronson, and Dunnellon.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1991 Map of Ocala West
    1991 Map of Ocala West
    1991 Ocala West
    1991 Print · USGS
    Ocala's western corridor was rapidly evolving into a regional hub of education and aviation during the early nineties. Researchers can trace the development of Central Florida Jr College and local landmarks like Vanguard High Sch and the Old Railroad Grade.

  14. 1991 Map of Cotton Plant
    1991 Map of Cotton Plant
    1991 Cotton Plant
    1991 Print · USGS
    Marion County in the early nineties reveals a transition from traditional rural life to a noted equestrian and residential landscape. Researchers can trace historic church sites and cemeteries like Wesley Chapel Cem and Siloam Ch Cem alongside the Classic Mile Racetrack.

  15. 1991 Map of Ocala East
    1991 Map of Ocala East
    1991 Ocala East
    1991 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Ocala and the headwaters of the Silver River are captured here during the rapid development of the early nineties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Highland Memorial Park (Cem), the Fort King Burial Grounds, and the rail lines of the Seaboard System.

  16. 1991 Map of Shady
    1991 Map of Shady
    1991 Shady
    1991 Print · USGS
    Marion County experiences significant residential expansion during the early nineties, with emerging suburban tracts appearing alongside rural homesteads. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through landmarks like Barnes Cem, Shady Grove Ch, and the settlements of Shady and Martel.

  17. 2012 Map of Cotton Plant, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cotton Plant, 2012 Print
    2012 Cotton Plant
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Mount Olive, Cotton Plant, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Ocala East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ocala East, 2012 Print
    2012 Ocala East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Huntington, Montague, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Ocala West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ocala West, 2012 Print
    2012 Ocala West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Martel, Ocala Ridge, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Shady, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Shady, 2012 Print
    2012 Shady
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Shady, Marion Oaks, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Ocala East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ocala East, 2015 Print
    2015 Ocala East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Huntington, Montague, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Ocala West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ocala West, 2015 Print
    2015 Ocala West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Martel, Ocala Ridge, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Cotton Plant, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cotton Plant, 2015 Print
    2015 Cotton Plant
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Mount Olive, Cotton Plant, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Shady, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shady, 2015 Print
    2015 Shady
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Shady, Marion Oaks, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Cotton Plant, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cotton Plant, 2018 Print
    2018 Cotton Plant
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ocala, including Mount Olive, Cotton Plant, and other nearby areas

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