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2021 Map of Halfmoon Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Halfmoon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ocala National Forest defines the character of this central Florida landscape, where a dense network of lakes and depressions punctuate the terrain. The hydrological complexity is evident in the cluster of major water bodies like Halfmoon Lake, Mill Dam Lake, and Lake Bryant, which are surrounded by numerous smaller features such as Lake Jumper, Lake Lou, and the isolated Snake Island. These names reflect a long-standing local nomenclature for the varied wetlands and scrublands of the region.

Transport through this protected woodland relies on established corridors like the Centennial Trl and the Lam Horse Trl. Significant marshy areas, including North Prairie and Zay Prairie, suggest the seasonal fluctuations and unique ecology of the Florida scrub. Interesting localized landmarks like Bear Hole and Sellers Bear Hole point toward the historical interactions between the environment and early inhabitants of Marion County.