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1955 Map of Keysville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Keysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Keysville settlement and its surrounding citrus groves and phosphate operations dominate this 1955 survey of the Hillsborough and Polk County border. The landscape is defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Alafia River and South Prong Alafia River, including numerous local watercourses like Mizelle Creek, Sloman Branch, and McMullen Branch. Cultural landmarks of importance to local genealogists include Beulah Ch and rural burial sites such as Blue Cem and Hunter Cem.

A significant transformation of the terrain is evident through the extensive Strip Mine and Reclaimed Strip Mine areas that stretch across the eastern and southern portions of the quadrangle. The map captures the infrastructure supporting these industrial activities, including the Welcome (Station) and a regional Substation, set against the agricultural backdrop of the Edison and Welcome communities. This document provides a look at the transition from natural drainage to managed industrial land use in mid-century Florida.