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1954 Map of Ozello, 1972 Print
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1954 Map of Ozello

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The settlement of Ozello sits at the heart of an intricate labyrinth of sawgrass marshes and tidal creeks along the Citrus County coast. In the mid-1950s, this area was reached primarily via the winding Ozello Trail, which connects the island community to the mainland through a complex network of waterways including the St Martins River and Black Creek. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, where the southern end of the map reveals the convergence of Mason Creek and the Homosassa River near the Gulf of Mexico. Navigational markers such as a Platform and various Daybeacons suggest the vital role of maritime activity in this marshland environment. Features like Hell Gate, False Channel, and Sams Bayou illustrate the difficult-to-navigate terrain that has historically isolated these coastal hammock islands, preserving their distinct character as remote fishing and wildlife havens.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain