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2018 Map of Rock Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Isham and Sarah Stewart Burial Site stands as a quiet genealogical marker in a landscape dominated by the expansive wetlands of the Florida interior. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by water and woods at the intersection of Lake, Sumter, and Polk counties. The hydrology is particularly complex, characterized by the Withlacoochee River Swamp, Devils Creek Swamp, and various hammocks—islands of hardwood trees—such as Goodbread Hammock and Hart Hammock.

Human activity is concentrated around the settlement of Rock Ridge and the private Burntwood Ranch Airport. The Florida National Scenic Trail winds through the central portion of the map, tracing a path between the swamps. The road network, including Greenpond Rd and Deen Still Rd, reflects the ranching and timber heritage of the area, while names like Cumbee Drain and Loggy Pond Swamp emphasize the intricate natural drainage systems that have long shaped local land use and boundary lines.