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1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Lake Arbuckle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The expansive Lake Arbuckle and Reedy Lake anchor this survey of Central Florida, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies. The terrain transitions from the dense Blue Jordan Swamp in the north to the meandering courses of Livingston Creek, Reedy Creek, and Bonnet Creek. A notable man-made feature is the U S Government Railroad (Abandoned), which cuts east-west across the center of the sheet, providing evidence of mid-century military logistics and infrastructure.

Southern reaches of the map include the settlement of Alpine and a cluster of smaller water bodies such as Lake Pythias, Lake Isabell, and Pioneer Lake. Much of the eastern half is occupied by the Avon Park Bombing Range, illustrating the land's conversion for military use during and after the war. The presence of a Gravel Pit and a Gaging Station near the lakes suggests localized industrial and environmental monitoring activities.