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1953 Map of Lake Hatchineha

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Lake Hatchineha dominates the center of this landscape, its waters straddling the boundary between Polk and Osceola counties. This 1950s survey, updated with revisions through the mid-1980s, reveals a terrain defined by wet prairies and large islands rising from the marshes. Johnson Island and London Island stand as prominent features within the wetland network, while Reedy Creek and Catfish Creek feed the system from the north and south. Human presence is concentrated at Lyle Camp on the western shore of the lake. The inclusion of a Landing Strip and a Gaging Station highlights the period's focus on both accessibility and water management. To the west, the winding paths of Lake Marion Creek and the isolated Deer Lake illustrate the complex hydrology of this Central Florida basin before extensive modern development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain