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1972 Map of Farles Lake

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Farles Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Ocala National Forest defines this central Florida landscape, dominated by a network of prairies, ponds, and sinks. The northern portion of the map is largely occupied by the US Naval Reservation, featuring a prominent Lookout Tower and several claypits. The hydrology of the area is exceptionally detailed, showing the varied character of Farles Lake, Sellers Lake, and the expansive Farles Prairie.

Loggers and historians can trace the remnants of the region's timber and rail history through the Old Railroad Grade running north-south near the Lake County border. Small settlements and specialized centers like Pittman, the Pittman Work Center, and Camp Ocala are clustered along the few hard-surface roads. Unusual features like Greens Waterhole and an Airport (Abandoned) near Ninemile Creek suggest a landscape transitioning between remote wilderness and managed federal land.