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1953 Map of Lake Hatchineha, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Lake Hatchineha

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Lake Hatchineha dominates this central Florida landscape, recorded by the Corps of Engineers during the early 1950s. The map illustrates a complex network of wetlands and seasonal drainages, where Reedy Creek and London Creek feed into the northern reaches of the lake. The terrain is characterized by distinctive dry-ground features such as Johnson Island and London Island, which rise above the surrounding marshlands. Human presence is sparse, centered primarily around Lyle Camp on the western shore and a Gaging Station at the mouth of the creek system. A prominent Levee on the southeastern shore suggests early water management efforts along the Osceola and Polk County boundary, capturing a period before extensive modern drainage projects altered the region's natural hydrology.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain