1994 Map of Lake Mary

About this map

The Ocala National Forest and the Ocala State Wildlife Management Area dominate this landscape, preserving a complex network of wetlands and prairie clearings. Small settlements and community landmarks like Moss Bluff and the nearby Moss Bluff Ch are situated near the western edge of the forest boundary. The hydrology of the area is particularly intricate, featuring a dense cluster of ponds and lakes including Lake Mary, Doe Lake, and Lake Catherine. The map reveals the characteristic "prairie" system of this region—shallow, open wetlands such as Nancy Prairie and Big Prairie—which historically fluctuated between wet and dry cycles. Unusual local landmarks like Forts Bear Hole and Volusia Bear Hole suggest distinct geological depressions or local wildlife corridors within the timbered tracts of the national forest.