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2018 Map of Poyner

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Poyner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Green Swamp and the headwaters of the Withlacoochee River define this portion of the Florida interior along the border of Lake and Polk Counties. The landscape is characterized by sprawling wetlands and low-lying ridges, most notably Rattlesnake Ridge and Citrus Ridge, which provide subtle elevation in a region dominated by marshes and pine flatwoods. Small, rural settlements such as Eva, Berry, and Withla are scattered along a network of remote roads and trails, including the Florida National Scenic Trail Van Fleet Trl, which follows a former railroad corridor through the heart of the swamp.

Local life is marked by large land holdings and named tracks like Shoe String Ranch Rd and Double Diamond Dr. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrography of the Withlacoochee River Loggy Pond Swamp, reflecting the area's role as a critical watershed. This 2018 survey reveals how the environment remains largely undeveloped, preserved by its swampy geography even as surrounding regions in Central Florida have experienced growth.