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1958 Map of Madison SE

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Madison SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Midway Ch and its surrounding rural landscapes define this portion of north-central Florida, where the borders of Madison, Lafayette, Taylor, and Suwannee counties meet. The terrain is characterized by numerous depressions and water features typical of karst topography, ranging from Patterson Sink and Johnson Sink to larger bodies like Tenmile Pond and Pacolson Lake. These features suggest a complex subterranean drainage system feeding into the Suwannee River corridor visible at the southeastern edge of the sheet.

Transportation is primarily via light-duty and private roads, reflecting the area's agricultural and silvicultural character during the mid-20th century. The presence of the Millcreek Lookout Tower indicates the importance of timber resources and fire surveillance in this region. Local community life is anchored by landmarks like Winquepin Cem and the Quarry near the river, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this frontier between Madison and Lafayette counties.