1955 Map of Lithia

About this map

The Alafia River and its numerous tributaries, including Fishhawk Creek and McCollough Branch, define this Central Florida landscape during a period of transition. Small rural settlements like Lithia (Station) and Boyette are connected by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which cuts through the hammocks. The 1972 photorevisions highlight the significant expansion of the phosphate industry in the region, clearly visible through the large Strip Mine operations and associated Tailings Ponds south of Chapman Hammock. These industrial features sit alongside preserved natural spaces like Coleman Hammock and Stallion Hammock, illustrating the changing use of the land. Local landmarks such as the Lithia Cem and the Girl Scout Camp provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the community's footprint in the mid-20th century.