1954 Map of Red Level

About this map

Red Level and its surrounding wetlands occupy this mid-century coastal survey, where the intricate transition from the Florida mainland to the Gulf of Mexico is defined by a dense network of tidal creeks and islands. The settlement of Red Level is located near the eastern edge, supported by phosphate Mines and proximity to the intersection of Highway 98. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain here, as evidenced by the Red Level Cem and Mt Olive Ch, while ancient human activity is marked by Shell Mounds and an Indian Mound along the Crystal River. The shoreline is a labyrinth of passages like South Pass and Little South Pass, leading toward Fort Island and numerous keys. This geography indicates a landscape where water travel through the Salt River and its tributaries was once as vital as the emerging road network on the higher ground.