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2012 Map of Emeralda Island

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Emeralda Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Griffin and the Ocklawaha River dominate this Central Florida landscape, defining a complex network of wetlands and islands. The region's geography is marked by distinct "hammocks"—islands of higher, drier ground amid the marshes—including Bull Hammock, Buck Hammock, and the expansive Big Hammock to the south. These features historically provided habitable ground in an otherwise aqueous environment, leading to the development of small communities and landing points like Emeralda and Starkes Ferry.

Transportation and recreation are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Blue Heron Cove Marina and the specialized Fly'n R Ranch Airport. The map traces the winding course of Haynes Cr as it connects larger water bodies, while established settlements like Linadale and Eagles Nest sit alongside major thoroughfares such as Co HWY-42. From the northern Island Ponds to the western shores of Lake Yale, this survey documents a territory defined by its delicate balance of land and water.