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2024 Map of Emeralda Island

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Emeralda Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Emeralda Marsh and its extensive network of hammocks dominate this landscape where Lake and Marion counties meet. The complex hydrology of the Ocklawaha River basin is central to the area, connecting large water bodies like Lake Griffin and Lake Yale through a mosaic of wetlands. Within this environment, a series of named islands and hammocks—including Emeralda Island, Cabbage Hammock, and Big Hammock—provide a look at the natural topographical variations that historically dictated settlement patterns in this part of Florida.

Modern infrastructure borders the northern reaches of the Ocala National Forest, while the small community of Lisbon sits near the southern edge along Haynes Creek. For those tracing local heritage, the inclusion of Starkes Ferry on the Ocklawaha highlights a specific point of historical river transit. The map also delineates conservation efforts, such as the Sunnhill Restoration Area, which reflect the ongoing management of this sensitive aquatic ecosystem.