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1953 Map of Lake Marian NW

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Marian NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Kissimmee and its surrounding wetlands define this Central Florida landscape during the mid-20th century. The territory is characterized by a series of "hammocks"—islands of hardwood vegetation within the marshy terrain—such as Orange Hammock, Sawgrass Hammock, and Parker Hammocks. These features indicate the traditional ranching and camping spots that existed before more intensive development altered the region's hydrology.

Infrastructure development is visible through the path of Floridas Turnpike, which cuts through the northeastern corner, and the Jackson Canal, which connects Lake Jackson toward the south. The presence of isolated outposts like Camp Hammock and Jack Hammock highlights a period when access to the interior of Osceola County relied on unimproved roads and seasonal sloughs like the Sailor Hammock Slough. Large islands such as Brahma Island and Bird Island sit within the expansive waters of the lake, serving as significant landmarks for local navigation.