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1954 Map of Inverness

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Inverness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Inverness serves as the hub of this mid-century Florida landscape, surrounded by an intricate labyrinth of wetlands and islands. The expansive Tsala Apopka Lake dominates the eastern half of the map, characterized by a complex network of named landforms such as Gospel Island, Pritchard Island, and Point Lonesome. The Withlacoochee River defines the northeastern boundary, while the Seaboard Air Line railroad cuts a diagonal path through the interior, connecting smaller settlements like Hernando, Holder, and Lecanto.

Industrial activity is evident through the presence of the Holder Mine, Hamburg Mine, and various sand pits and quarries. Genealogists may find interest in local landmarks like the Hill of Rest Cem and Burk Cem, alongside the Poor Farm Landing Field near the southern shore of Henderson Lake. This survey illustrates the era's reliance on both the rail lines and the natural waterways for the regional phosphate and agricultural economy.