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2021 Map of Lake Woodruff

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lake Woodruff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Saint Johns River defines the western corridor of this landscape, winding through the expansive wetlands of the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The river's serpentine course creates complex waterways such as Deadmans Bend, Devils Elbow, and the Saint Francis Dead River, which isolate landmasses like Tick Island and Dexter Island. This aquatic network was historically vital for navigation and remains a central feature for modern recreation, as evidenced by the St Johns River Blueway Trl.

Inland development is concentrated along the southern border near the Ocala National Forest, where established communities like Fullerville, Lake Kathryn Heights, and Forest Hills are found. Smaller, localized settlements such as Mosquito Grove and Saint Francis sit near the swamp's edge, highlighting the historical relationship between Florida's interior forests and the riverine floodplains. Aviation and infrastructure are represented by the Deep Woods Ranch Airport and the Whitehair Bridge, providing connectivity across the wet terrain.