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1972 Map of Astor

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Astor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The St Johns River serves as the central artery for this region of Central Florida, winding north through the dense wetlands of the Ocala National Forest. Along its banks, the settlement of Astor marks a key crossing point, while the smaller community of Volusia sits just across the water to the east. This survey captures a landscape defined by its complex hydrology, where an Old Railroad Grade cuts across the forested swamp towards Astor Park, hinting at the area's timber and transit history.

South of the massive expanse of Lake George, the map reveals numerous interior water bodies like Wildcat Lake, Crooked Lake, and Schimmerhorn Lake. Notable landmarks include the Astor Lookout Tower and Camp McQuarrie, alongside cultural traces like a Shell Mound near Morrison Island. The interplay between the river's numerous branches, such as Blue Creek and Hitchens Creek, illustrates the intricate swamp environment that has long shaped local navigation and settlement patterns.