1895 Map of Ocala

About this map

Ocala serves as a thriving hub for Central Florida's emerging railroad network in this late nineteenth-century survey. Three major lines, including the Florida Southern R. R. and the Florida Central and Peninsular R. R., converge in the center of town, reflecting the era's rapid expansion of citrus transport and tourism. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the organized street grid of the city and the surrounding natural landmarks, such as the expansive Big Scrub and the hydrologic wonder of Silver Springs.