2021 Map of Branchborough

About this map

Withlacoochee River and the Hillsborough River dominate this Central Florida landscape, marking the convergence of Pasco, Sumter, and Polk counties. The area is characterized by an extensive wetland network, including the Devils Creek Swamp and Withlacoochee River Swamp, where early crossings like Cow Ford Bridge and Trial Ford Bridge provided essential passage through the hydrologic basin. Small settlements and local landmarks such as Branchborough, Port Lonesome, and Cumpressco reflect a quiet interior history, supported by the presence of the Withlacoochee Cem and specialized sites like Stanley Fish Hole. Modern recreational corridors now trace these old routes, with the Florida National Scenic Trl and Colt Creek State Park Trl weaving through hammocks and ridges, providing a structured way to navigate the same terrain that once defined the early frontiers of these three counties.