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1954 Map of Dunnellon SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Proposed Gulf Atlantic Ship Canal (Abandoned) cuts a striking linear path across this Marion County landscape, serving as a prominent reminder of a major infrastructure project that never reached completion. This mid-century survey captures the terrain just as the Cross Florida Barge Canal efforts were stalling, leaving behind the distinct archaeological footprint of the excavated channel.

South of the canal, the Ross Prairie and Adams Hammock define the local topography, leading toward the Withlacoochee River at the boundary with Citrus County. The map is a vital resource for local history, documenting the Dunnellon Airport (Abandoned) and the Circle Square Ranch. Scattered water features like Leroy Ponds and Ross Pond dot the area, while the Cedar Grove Ch stands as a focal point for the rural community south of the proposed waterway.