1957 Map of Ashwood

About this map

The Black River headwaters and a network of agricultural swamps dominate this mid-century landscape in Lee and Sumter counties. At the heart of the region, Ashwood appears as a planned rural community centered on Ashwood Lake and the Ashwood Raceway, reflecting New Deal-era resettlement efforts that transformed the local economy. The terrain is a complex drainage basin defined by Scrape Swamp, Rocky Bluff Swamp, and Raitting Creek, where several old mill sites like McGirts Millpond and Corbitts Millpond mark the historical reliance on water power.