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1954 Map of Red Level

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Red Level
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The coastal wetlands and labyrinthine waterways of Citrus County dominate this 1954 survey, centered on the unincorporated settlement of Red Level. Along the eastern edge, human activity is concentrated near the intersection of Routes 19 and 98, where the Red Level Cem, Mt Olive Ch, and several Mines are located. The landscape quickly transitions westward into a complex system of marshes and islands, including Burtine Island and Everett Island, before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

Evidence of early habitation and navigation is scattered throughout the tidal areas. Significant archaeological sites like the Shell Mounds and Indian Mound sit near the confluence of the Crystal River and Salt River. The map also details numerous navigational aids, such as Daybeacons and a Platform, marking the transition from protected passes like South Pass to the submerged hazards of the Crystal Reefs.