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1956 Map of Ft. Ogden

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Ft. Ogden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Peace River meanders through this portion of DeSoto and Charlotte counties, creating a complex network of wetlands and islands like Cow Island and Island 33. The settlement of Ft Ogden serves as a central hub, flanked by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads which cross the landscape toward the coast. These rail lines highlight the mid-century transportation infrastructure that supported the local phosphate and agricultural economies.

Local genealogy and history are well-preserved through markers such as the Ft Ogden Cem, Hull Cem, and the Ft Winder Ch near the riverbanks. To the south, smaller communities like Southfort, Morgantown, and Glen appear near the intricate waterways of Jim Long Lake and Whidden Bay. The presence of Horse Creek and Prairie Creek feeding into the main river channel illustrates the vital role of these drainage basins in shaping the rural Florida interior during the 1950s.