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1970 Map of Halfmoon Lake

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Halfmoon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Ocala National Forest dominates this landscape, defined by a complex network of freshwater lakes, prairies, and marshes in Marion County. The central hub of activity centers around Mill Dam Lake, where a Recreation Area, Boat Ramp, and Campground suggest the area's importance for local outdoor life. To the south, a Trailer Park and several clusters of buildings mark the primary residential footprint near the shores of Halfmoon Lake and Lake Bryant.

Insight into the local geography is revealed through numerous family-named landmarks and specialized terrain, such as Sellers Bear Hole and Snake Island. Navigational features like the Boat Trail and a Lookout Tower highlight the practical management of this wooded wetland. The presence of several Claypit sites scattered throughout the forest indicates small-scale extraction amidst the preserve's natural features like Zay Prairie and North Prairie.