1949 Map of Keuka

About this map

Edgar and Keuka sit within a landscape defined by an intricate network of sinkhole lakes and wetlands at the transition from the mid-century into the 1970s. The settlement at Edgar is particularly notable for its concentration of community infrastructure, including the Edgar Community Church, while smaller rural clusters like Orange Springs and Kenwood anchor the southern reaches. The 1970 photorevisions highlight industrial and municipal growth, specifically the Sewage Disposal and Substation facilities, contrasting with the traditional rural character of family-named landmarks like Higginbotham Lake and Skinner Lake. South of the Putnam and Marion County line, the Ocklawaha River and the Ocklawaha Lake Reservation dominate the terrain, where Fort Brook Landing serves as a reminder of the river's historic role as a transportation artery before the area was deeply integrated into the Seaboard Railroad network.