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1963 Map of Lake Miccosukee

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lake Miccosukee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lake Miccosukee dominates the western portion of this mid-century landscape, acting as a natural divider between Leon and Jefferson counties. The shoreline is punctuated by distinct landmarks such as Pine Island and Live Oak Point, while a managed Boat Channel facilitates navigation through the marshy waters. To the east, the seat of local activity centers on Monticello, where the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and a nearby Airport reflect the era's transportation infrastructure.

Smaller rural clusters like Festus, Alma, and Lois are scattered across the interior, often organized around spiritual hubs such as Sweetfield Ch and Mt Olive Ch. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade north of the active line suggests a shifting industrial footprint. Topographic details reveal a network of smaller water bodies, including Mays Pond and Raineys Lake, feeding into the larger Lake Drain system that manages the region's hydrology.