2015 Map of Emeralda Island

About this map

Starkes Ferry and the meandering Ocklawaha River anchor this landscape along the boundary of Marion and Lake counties. The map details a complex transition between the dry upland pine stands of the Ocala National Forest and the expansive wetlands of the Lake Griffin basin. Significant water features like Haynes Creek and Lake Yale dominate the southern half, punctuated by high-ground hammocks including Bull Hammock, Cabbage Hammock, and Big Hammock. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between conservation lands and local infrastructure, such as the Fly'n R Ranch Airport and the community of Linadale. Rural development is evidenced by a network of local roads such as Prairie Riding Loop and the Lake Yale Baptist Assembly Rd, which weave through the varied terrain of islands and ponds.