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2024 Map of Juniper Springs

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Juniper Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Juniper Prairie Wilderness dominates this landscape within the larger Ocala National Forest, preserving a complex mosaic of hydrologic features and subtropical terrain. The area is defined by its remarkable spring systems, including the well-known Juniper Springs and the secluded Fern Hammock Springs, which feed into the meandering Juniper Creek as it flows toward the eastern boundary near Lake George. The presence of Long Cem and the settlement of Pats Island points to the early human footprint in this interior Florida scrubland.

Outdoor recreation and historical paths are mapped in detail, featuring the Florida National Scenic Trl and the locally significant The Yearling Trl. These routes traverse a landscape of varied water bodies, from the small Crooked Sapling Pond to the expansive Farles Prairie and Chain O Lakes in the south. The convergence of Marion and Lake counties provides a clear view of the jurisdictional boundaries that intersect this protected natural corridor.