Loading map...

2024 Map of Astor

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Astor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lake George dominates the northern reaches of this map, where the Saint Johns River flows south through a complex network of wetlands and riverine islands. The settlement of Astor serves as a focal point along the riverbank, balanced by Astor Park further inland near the edge of the Ocala National Forest. This river corridor defines the local geography, featuring landmarks like Shell Mound and Morrison Bluff, which suggest long-standing human interaction with this aquatic environment.

Local history is preserved at the Astor Park Cem and smaller river settlements like Volusia and Bluffton. The landscape is a mosaic of smaller water bodies, including Schimmerhorn Lake and Gobbler Lake, connected by numerous creeks such as Blue Creek and Hitchens Creek. The boundary between Volusia and Lake counties follows the winding course of the river, highlighting its role as a natural and political dividing line.