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1994 Map of Farles Lake

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Farles Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Ocala National Forest dominates this Central Florida landscape, where a complex network of wetlands and pine flatwoods is managed within the Ocala State Wildlife Management Area. The map reveals a high concentration of karst features and isolated water bodies, ranging from the prominent Farles Lake and Sellers Lake to smaller, distinct points like Blue Sink and Greens Waterhole. The area’s varied land use is evident in the transition from the US Naval Reservation in the northwest to the recreational developments near the southern border.

Human activity is centered around the settlement of Pittman and the nearby Pittman Work Center, where a local Campground and Picnic Area sit along the northern shore of Lake Dorr. Historical infrastructure remains visible through the alignment of a Railroad and the designated Grade, while the Lookout Tower serves as a reminder of the forest's ongoing fire management history. The interior is dotted with scattered Claypit sites, suggesting local resource extraction amidst the extensive boundaries of Farles Prairie.