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1954 Map of Cooks Hammock

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cooks Hammock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Cooks Hammock serves as the central focal point of this mid-century Florida survey, situated amidst the dense wetland network where Lafayette and Taylor counties meet. The landscape is defined by an intricate drainage system feeding into the Steinhatchee River and Patterson River at the bottom of the sheet. Notable water features like Dowdy Pond, Wolf Pond, and Ever Pond dot the marshy interior, while the presence of Coon Bay and Oak Heads indicates the varied vegetation of this low-lying region.

Industrial history is preserved through the Old Railroad Grade, which once facilitated timber or freight movement through the swampy terrain. Fire watch infrastructure is represented by the Carbur Lookout Tower, reflecting the era's focus on forest management. Numerous waterways, including Alligator Branch, Willow Slough, and Kettle Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology that historically challenged overland travel in this part of the state.