1956 Map of Limestone

About this map

Horse Creek carves a broad valley through the center of this rural landscape, defining the transition between Lily and Limestone. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural character of the Hardee Co De Soto Co border region, where small agricultural settlements like Kinsey and Pine Level are linked by the Seaboard Air Line railroad. The map provides a detailed look at the social fabric of these remote Florida communities, marking local landmarks such as Lily Ch and Oak Hill Ch. Of particular interest to local historians is the Oak Hill Sch (Abandoned) located near Lansing, which serves as a quiet marker of shifting demographics in the post-war era. The drainage pattern is dominated by numerous small wetlands and creek branches, including Brandy Branch and Buzzard Roost Br, which feed eventually into the Peace R at the southern edge of the quadrangle.