1972 Map of Juniper Springs

About this map

Juniper Springs and the surrounding Ocala National Forest define this 1972 survey, centered on the complex hydrological networks of central Florida. The area is dominated by artesian spring systems, including Fern Hammock Springs and Sweetwater Springs, which feed into Juniper Creek and Little Juniper Creek. This landscape is characterized by its distinct "prairies"—open, marshy basins such as Juniper Prairie and Farles Prairie—interspersed with numerous small lakes like the Chain O Lakes and Crooked Sapling Pond. A large portion of the southern map area is designated as a U S Naval Reservation, a restricted zone contrasting with the public Juniper Springs Recreation Area. This map illustrates the intersection of natural conservation, military land use, and early recreational development, with numerous Jeep Trails and Campgrounds providing access to the shore of Lake George.