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2012 Map of Branchborough

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Branchborough
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Withlacoochee River winds through this central Florida landscape, defining a region characterized by low-lying wetlands and scattered hammocks. Small settlements such as Branchborough and the curiously named Port Lonesome anchor the southern portion of the map, while Cumpressco sits at a major road junction to the north. Local history is evidenced at the Withlacoochee Cem, located near Co Rd 54.

The terrain is a complex network of water and sand ridges, including Thrasher Ridges and numerous named water bodies like Sixteen Section Pond, Blue Lake, and Bonnet Lake. Crossing the waterways are several notable local landmarks, including Brown Bridge, Trial Ford Bridge, and Cow Ford Bridge. These river crossings and the presence of places like Orange Hammock and Williams Hammock illustrate the traditional patterns of Florida cattle country and rural settlement that persisted into the early 21st century.