1954 Map of Masaryktown

About this map

The agricultural and transit corridor of southern Hernando County comes into focus in this mid-1950s survey, centered on the unique ethnic settlement of Masaryktown. Established in the 1920s by Slovak and Czech immigrants, the community is shown here as a grid of small farms and residential blocks adjacent to the Seaboard Air Line tracks. To the north, the Brooksville Airport occupies a significant portion of the landscape, while the Florida State Prison Camp sits isolated nearby. The southern portion of the map transitions into the lakelands of Pasco County, where Loyce and Big Fish Lake sit among a landscape dotted with numerous unnamed ponds and depressions. This map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as McGeachy Cem and Garden Grove, offering a detailed look at the region's rural infrastructure before significant modern expansion.