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2012 Map of Lake Mary

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Mary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Forest Lakes Park and the expansive Big Scrub landscape define this portion of Marion County, characterized by a complex network of freshwater basins and prairie openings. The Ocklawaha River winds through the southwestern corner, while the interior is dotted with numerous named water bodies such as Lake Mary, West Clearwater Lake, and Lake Catherine. The map reveals a high concentration of recreational infrastructure, specifically around the Doe Lake Boat Ramp and seasonal landing sites like Doe Lake Camp and Big Scrub Camp.

Several distinctive terrain features, historically termed prairies, interrupt the wooded environment, including Sellers Prairie, Indian Prairie, and Nancy Prairie. Local place-naming traditions are evident in the peculiar "Bear Hole" designations, such as Forts Bear Hole and Volusia Bear Hole. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern road network, from National Forest Road 591 to smaller access ways like Sequoia Trl, which connect the scattered residential pockets of Forest Lakes Park to the surrounding forest and water resources.