2021 Map of Fourmile Lake

About this map

Trenton and Bell anchor the northern and southern reaches of this Gilchrist County landscape, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and karst topography. The eastern section is dominated by the Waccasassa Flats, a vast area of marshy ground and cypress strands punctuated by named depressions like Weeks Waterhole and Bird Pond. This hydrologic pattern defines the local economy and land use, with aviation playing a notable role in the region's connectivity. Private airstrips and agricultural landing grounds, including Flying Harness Farms Airport, Saw Whet Farms Airport, and the Watson Flight Strip, are scattered throughout the rural acreage. Local history is preserved in small communities such as Tyler and at historic burial grounds like Joppa Cem and Trenton Cem. The map illustrates a rural Florida interior where open water features like Fourmile Lake and Threemile Lake sit amidst a grid of county roads and section lines.