1970 Map of Lake Kerr

About this map

Lake Kerr dominates this landscape within the Ocala National Forest, its shoreline dotted with early settlements and recreational landmarks. The community of Kerr City sits at the northern edge, supported by a nearby Cem, while Point Pleasant and Petes Island mark the transition into the main body of water. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and several Claypits indicates the area's industrial past, though by this era, the focus shifted toward conservation and forest management, evidenced by the Eureka Lookout Tower and the Campground near Mud Lake. Away from the main lake, smaller water bodies like Lake Eaton and Little Lake Kerr are surrounded by a network of Jeep Trails and a central Pipeline, reflecting the development of rural Florida's interior forest lands during the mid-to-late 20th century.