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1956 Map of Ft. Ogden

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Ft. Ogden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Peace River carves a winding path through this Southwest Florida landscape, serving as the dominant geographic feature and a historic county boundary between De Soto Co and Charlotte Co. The settlement of Ft Ogden serves as a local hub, anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and surrounded by sites of genealogical interest like the Ft Ogden Cem and Ft Winder Ch.

South of the main town, the 1970s revisions highlight the expansion of Peace River Shores and smaller communities like Morgantown and Glen. The river environment is intricate, featuring landmarks such as Cow Island and Liverpool Island, while the surrounding wetlands are dotted with numerous named bodies of water including Lettuce Lake, Jim Long Lake, and Boggess Lake. The map illustrates the transition from traditional citrus-and-rail settlements like Hull to modern riverside residential growth.