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1954 Map of Clara

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Clara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Steinhatchee River carves through the lowlands of North Central Florida in this mid-century survey, defining the border between Taylor, Lafayette, and Dixie counties. The small settlement of Clara and the nearby community of Tennille anchor the local geography, situated along the path of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. This rail corridor provided a vital link through the dense network of wetlands and creek systems that characterize the region.

Hydrological features are prominent throughout the landscape, including several named water sources such as Steinhatchee Spring, Iron Spring, and a Gaging Station on the riverbank. Numerous tributaries, including Eightmile Creek, Kettle Creek, and Mud Creek, feed into the primary river system. The map provides a clear record of the intersection of rural infrastructure and the natural drainage patterns of the Big Bend region before further modern development.