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2012 Map of Lake Weir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Weir dominates this Central Florida landscape, its broad shoreline dotted with the established communities of Ocklawaha, East Lake Weir, and Hampton Beach. The map reveals a distinct aviation character for the region, featuring the Lake Weir Seaplane Base on the northern shore and the Jordan Seaplane Base to the south, alongside local strips like Johary Airport and Back Achers Airstrip. This concentration of water-based and private aviation infrastructure reflects the recreational and residential development typical of Marion County's lake country.

Away from the water's edge, the terrain includes the Ocklawaha Prairie Preserve and the winding course of the Ocklawaha River. Local history is anchored by the Ocklawaha Community Cem, the Candler Forestry Lookout Tower, and the small settlement of Candler. The area’s geography is further defined by smaller basins like Little Lake Weir and Bowers Lake, creating a complex network of wetlands and residential enclaves served by a dense grid of rural roads.