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1953 Map of Basinger

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Basinger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Basinger serves as the focal point of this 1950s survey of central Florida, where the Kissimmee River forms the natural boundary between Okeechobee and Highlands Counties. The settlement is depicted with its local institutions, including the Basinger Sch, Brethren Ch, and Basinger Cem, alongside a Gaging Sta on the riverbank. To the west, the small community of Cornwell sits near the river's winding course before modern channelization altered the landscape.

The terrain is defined by a complex network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses such as Ash Slough, Gore Slough, and Chandler Slough. Interior access is limited to paths like the Peavine Trail, which cuts through the sawgrass and hammocks. Notable features like Turkey Hammock and Underhill Sawgrass Pond illustrate the watery geography of the region before significant drainage projects took hold.