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1954 Map of Chassahowitzka Bay

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chassahowitzka Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Chassahowitzka Swamp and the labyrinthine tidal creeks of the Florida Gulf Coast dominate this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the transition from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico through the Chassahowitzka Reefs into a complex network of islands and marshes. The boundary between Citrus Co and Hernando Co cuts through the northern reach of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, where the Chassahowitzka River meets the bay.

Unlike many coastal areas that saw heavy development, this map shows a region characterized by its natural hydrology. Long-standing local geography is reflected in names like Seven Cabbage Island, Pompano Key, and Northwest Keys. The intricate drainage pattern of North Blind Cr, South Blind Cr, and Haulover Creek illustrates the difficulty of navigating these wetlands before modern channelization or extensive shoreline modification.