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1966 Map of Lake Panasoffkee NW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lake Panasoffkee NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gum Swamp and the surrounding wetlands of Central Florida define the landscape of this mid-1960s survey. Located along the boundary of Marion and Sumter counties, the area is characterized by the meandering path of Gum Slough and the Withlacoochee River in the southwest. A network of firebreaks and jeep trails crisscrosses the terrain, indicating active land management and the area's rural nature during this period.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the southern swampy terrain. Local history and industry are further reflected in the presence of the Nichols Cem near the eastern margin, alongside a Weighing Station and Sandpit. These features provide a grounded view of the local economy and community structure before significant modern development altered the region's character.