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1953 Map of Basinger SW

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The marshy shoreline of Lake Istokpoga dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the settlement of Marland sits along an Old Railroad Grade. This mid-century survey by the Corps of Engineers highlights a transition in Florida's water management, revealing a complex network of infrastructure including the Indian Prairie Canal, Canal C-41, and Canal C-41A. These waterways are supported by a system of earthen Levee works and Lock 3, designed to regulate the wet prairie and former wetlands for agricultural or development purposes. To the north, the isolated cluster of Wild Island rises above the surrounding flat terrain, while scattered Windmill sites and a Flowing Well suggest the rural, resource-dependent character of the region during the early 1950s. The presence of the former rail line near Marland indicates a shift from earlier rail-based transportation to the managed hydraulic landscape seen today.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain