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1954 Map of Homosassa

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Homosassa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Homosassa River and its labyrinthine tributaries dominate this coastal Citrus County landscape during the mid-1950s. The settlement of Homosassa is situated at the river's bend, while the nearby Homosassa Springs serves as a secondary focal point of activity. The transition from terrestrial to maritime life is evident in the vast expanse of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge to the south and the winding courses of Halls River, Otter Creek, and Mason Creek.

Evidence of early industrial and transportation infrastructure is scattered throughout the pine and palm hammocks. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad runs north-south, intersected by an abandoned line and the Old Railroad Grade. Remote sites like the Stage Stand Cem and the vanished settlement of Cutlers offer clues for genealogists and local historians, while the West Citrus County Landing Field and numerous quarries reflect the mid-century development of the Florida Gulf Coast.