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2015 Map of Lake Mary

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lake Mary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ocala National Forest dominates this Central Florida landscape, characterized by a complex network of wetlands and dry prairies. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the Big Scrub area, an ecologically distinct region of sand pine and scrub oak. This 2015 survey reveals an intricate pattern of water bodies, from the larger Island Lake and Lake Mary to more secluded spots like Doe Lake and Fish Trap Pond.

Human settlement is concentrated along the western edge in communities such as Moss Bluff and East Silver Springs Shore. Between these residential areas and the deep forest lie numerous named prairies, including Nancy Prairie and Gardners Prairie, which speak to the area's history of open grazing lands. A dense system of equestrian and forest routes, notably the Lam Horse Trail and the Prairie Riding Loop, crisscrosses the terrain, providing access to landmarks like Volusia Bear Hole and Greens Bear Hole.