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2024 Map of Farles Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Ocala National Forest dominates this Central Florida landscape, defined by its complex network of seasonal water bodies and recreation trails. The interior is characterized by numerous solution-hole lakes and ponds, ranging from the prominent Farles Lake and Sellers Lake to smaller features like Blue Sink and Yearling Pond. A distinctive system of riding loops, including the Baptist Riding Loop Trl and Prairie Riding Loop Trl, suggests a landscape heavily managed for equestrian and outdoor use.

Settlement is sparse within the forest boundaries, concentrated primarily at Camp Ocala in the northeast and the community of Pittman at the southern edge. The presence of Railroad Grade Rd serves as a reminder of the region's historical timber or transit corridors, now repurposed within the forest. Topographical variations like Farles Prairie and the low-lying Pittman Swamp illustrate the delicate drainage patterns that define the karst-like environment of this portion of Marion and Lake counties.