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1954 Map of Chassahowitzka

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chassahowitzka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Chassahowitzka Swamp and its dense network of coastal tributaries define this Gulf Coast landscape along the border of Citrus and Hernando counties. The small settlement of Chassahowitzka serves as the primary gateway to the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves an intricate environment of islands and winding waterways. These include Potter Creek, Salt Creek, and Baird Creek, all feeding into the tidal Chassahowitzka River.

Mapping revisions indicate the region's mid-century transition, featuring a Bridge (Abandoned) over the river and the establishment of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. Away from the marshy coast, the terrain shifts toward the sand-and-pine interior, marked by features such as Anclote Hammock and a Gravel Pit. The map captures the delicate balance between conservation efforts and the gradual expansion of local roads into the coastal hammocks.