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2018 Map of Mascotte

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Mascotte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The boundary between Sumter and Lake Counties bisects a landscape defined by citrus-era settlements and intricate water systems in Central Florida. Mascotte and Groveland stand as primary hubs, surrounded by historic residential and agricultural pockets like Tuscannoga, Mabel, and Center Hill. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Head Swamp and Bayroot Slough in the south to the higher elevations of Slones Ridge.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including the Mascotte Cemetery, Empire Cemetery, and the Fender Family Cemetery. The hydrological network is highly developed, featuring the Jumper Creek Canal and numerous named water bodies such as Lake Jackson, Knight Lake, and the remote Crescent Lake. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Osborn Airfield in the southeast, while the legacy of early road networks is visible through routes like Tuscanooga Road and Bonnet Slew Road.