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1954 Map of Ozello

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Ozello
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Ozello sits as a primary outpost on this coastal survey, linked to the mainland by road 494. The landscape is a complex labyrinth of mangrove islands and tidal channels where the Salt River and St Martins River meet the Gulf of Mexico. Much of the area is dedicated to conservation, spanning the St Martins Marsh State Aquatic Preserve and the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

The intricate coastline is defined by The Suncoast Keys and numerous named features like Bear Island, Tiger Tail Bay, and the aptly named Hell Gate. For those navigating these waters in the mid-20th century, landmarks such as Ship Rock and various daybeacons in Homosassa Bay were essential for passage. The 1988 revisions captured in purple highlight the modest growth of structures around the settlement of Ozello compared to the earlier 1950s topography.