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1945 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

An intricate network of freshwater bodies defines this landscape on the Washington County and Bay County line during the mid-1940s. The area is characterized by a high density of sinkhole lakes and named ponds, with the small settlement of Crystal Lake serving as a central point of reference. The terrain is marked by distinct depressions and ridges that separate significant water bodies like Blue Pond, Compass Lake, and the expansive White Western Lake.

Transportation through this marshy and pond-heavy district relies on the C C C Road, reflecting the infrastructure work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the preceding decade. The nomenclature of the smaller ponds and lakes—such as Court Martial Lake, Shirt Tail Lake, and Rattlesnake Lake—suggests a localized history of hunting, logging, or military maneuvers. To the north, the Base Line provides a rigid cartographic boundary against the organic, winding shores of Major Pond and Gully Pond.