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1954 Map of Holder

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Holder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The phosphate mining corridor of Citrus County is clearly defined in this mid-1950s survey, where industrial and rail activity shaped the local landscape. The Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads converge at Holder (Ladonia Sta), serving a dense cluster of extraction sites such as those near Felicia and Calphos. These mining operations, often labeled simply as Mine, left a permanent mark on the terrain, including specialized features like the Tailings Pond near the northern border.

Away from the industrial tracks, the eastern edge of the map transitions into the wetlands surrounding Tsala Apopka Lake and Twomile. Small rural settlements like Bevens, Seacoll, and Harrison are dotted throughout the area, providing a record of mid-century community locations. Genealogists may find particular value in the location of Burk Cem, situated just east of the primary rail junction at Holder.