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2015 Map of Juniper Springs

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Juniper Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ocala National Forest serves as the backdrop for this modern survey, which details a landscape defined by its unique hydrological features and recreational trails. The eastern edge is bordered by the expansive Lake George, where the boundaries of Marion, Lake, and Volusia counties converge. Interior wetlands and spring-fed waters dominate the terrain, including Silver Glen Springs, Juniper Springs, and Fern Hammock Springs. These water sources feed into a network of drainages such as Juniper Creek and Morman Br, creating a complex aquatic environment within the subtropical forest.

Legacy landmarks like the Long Cem and Pats Island offer points of interest for local historians, while the modern path of the Florida National Scenic Trail and the culturally significant The Yearling Trail navigate the varied topography of Juniper Prairie and Farles Prairie. Transportation is marked by established routes like Ft Brooks Rd and the Centennial Trail, which facilitate access through the protected woodlands and toward isolated water bodies like Wildcat Lake.