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1895 Map of Citra

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Citra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Phosphate mining and citrus cultivation define this north-central Florida landscape at the end of the nineteenth century. The town of Citra sits at a critical junction where the Florida Southern R. R. and the Florida Central and Peninsular R. R. meet, facilitating the shipment of regional goods. To the south, the industrial presence of the French Phosphate Mines, Baker Mine, and Excelsior Mine near Anthony indicates the area's economic reliance on mineral extraction.

The hydrology of the region is dominated by the expansive Orange Lake and Lochloosa Lake, connected by the famous Cross Creek. Surrounding these waters are distinct lowlands such as Black Sink Prairie and Gooski Prairie, which illustrate the natural drainage patterns before modern water management. Small settlements like McIntosh, Island Grove, and Evinston dot the rail lines, serving as local hubs for the rural population of Marion and Alachua counties.