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1966 Map of Osceola

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Osceola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Harney dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the St Johns River winds through an intricate network of wetlands and sloughs. The settlement pattern is defined by small outposts such as Farmton, Kalamazoo, and Osceola, which are connected by the Osteen Maytown Road. A significant portion of the northern terrain is dedicated to the Farmton State Wildlife Management Area, reflecting the area's transition into protected conservation land.

Evidence of shifting land use is visible in the presence of the Osceola Field (Abandoned) and several segments of dismantled rail lines. The map captures the complex hydrography of the Volusia and Seminole county line, featuring named wetlands like Black Cypress Swamp and Gopher Swamp. These features, along with an Old Railroad Grade and numerous jeep trails, provide a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns before later 20th-century developments.