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1954 Map of Aripeka

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Aripeka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The coastal settlement of Aripeka straddles the boundary between Hernando Co and Pasco Co, surrounded by a labyrinthine network of keys and bayous. This mid-century survey reveals a Gulf Coast landscape characterized by tidal marsh and scattered hammock islands, including Palm Island and Hammock Island. The complex shoreline is dotted with named points such as Gun Point and Dinner Point, while the interior shows the proximity of Hunters Lake and a series of Gravel Pits.

A notable Prohibited Area extends into the Gulf of Mexico, marked by navigational hazards like Gomez Rock and Low Rock. South of the main village, The Cutoff and Fillman Bayou provide passage through the wetlands toward Horse Island and the uniquely named Devils Rock Yard. The map captures the region just before significant 20th-century coastal development, showing the original footprint of local fishing and transport routes.