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1968 Map of Ocala West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ocala West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The western expansion of Ocala takes center stage in this late 1960s survey, showing a landscape defined by horse country, aviation, and emerging academic institutions. The Ocala Municipal Airport Jim Taylor Field stands as a major western landmark, while the campus of Central Florida Jr College reflects the region's mid-century growth. Settlement patterns vary from the established streets of the city to the suburban layout of Ocala Ridge and the outlying community of Martel.

Industrial activity is evidenced by numerous quarry and sandpit sites scattered throughout the terrain. Significant local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries and churches, including the Lincoln Mem Cem and Mt Tabor Ch. Transportation is anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line and the visible Old Grade Railroad, alongside landmarks like the Golden Hills Turf and Country Club and several radio towers serving the Marion County area.