2018 Map of Center Hill

About this map

Hampton Prairie and a dense network of wetlands characterize this central Florida landscape, where the boundary between Sumter and Lake counties meets. Local history and genealogy are centered on established resting places like Center Hill Cem, Cool Spring Cem, and Merritt Cem. The geography is defined by a distinct transition from the rural western reaches near Center Hill to the increasing residential development surrounding Leesburg and Okahumpka in the northeast. This 2018 survey reveals a territory where aviation and water management are critical, featuring both the Tex Merritt Private Airstrip and Grass Roots Airpark, alongside man-made alterations like the Jumper Cr Canal. The drainage patterns of the Palatlakaha River and numerous ponds like Wilson Marsh and Bigeye Hole illustrate the complex hydrography of the region.