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2015 Map of Big Gum Swamp

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Big Gum Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Osceola National Forest dominates this section of north Florida, revealing a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and preserved wilderness along the Columbia and Baker County line. The eponymous Big Gum Swamp lies at the heart of this area, surrounded by unique interior landforms such as Big Island and Cross Island. This 2015 survey details a complex network of recreational paths, including the long-distance Florida National Scenic Trail and the specialized Osceola Wilderness Trail.

Evidence of the region's managed timber and conservation history is visible through the grid of forest service roads like National Forest Rd and Seventeen Mile Camp Rd. In the southern portion, the environment transitions toward Fanny Bay, while localized features like the Water Hole and Blue Horse Trail highlight the specific recreational and navigational points used by modern visitors and forest managers alike.