1952 Map of Homeland

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Peace River meanders through the center of this landscape, marking a sharp contrast between the natural wetlands and the massive industrial footprint of phosphate mining. Extensive Strip Mine operations and the Noralyn Mine dominate the western and eastern portions of the quadrangle, characterized by large excavation areas and a Mine Dump. The established settlements of Homeland, Pembroke, and the northern edge of Fort Meade are positioned along the rail corridors, where the Seaboard Coast Line and various industrial spurs, such as the Swift and Co Private RR, facilitated the movement of extracted minerals. Genealogy interest is anchored by several local burial grounds, including Peace Creek Cem, Hancock Cem, and Evergreen Cem. Notable cultural landmarks of the mid-century era, like the Drive-in Theater near the highway, appear alongside hydraulic infrastructure such as the Levee system protecting the river basin.