2021 Map of Rutland

About this map

The Withlacoochee River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Sumter and Citrus counties, defining a landscape dominated by expansive wetlands and island-like rises. This 2021 survey reveals a complex hydrological network where the Outlet River connects the massive Lake Panasoffkee to the primary river channel. Scattered settlements such as Rutland and Carlson are situated along key corridors, while Panacoochee Retreats marks the development along the lake’s western shore. Genealogists and local researchers will find the Rutland Cem and the evocatively named Graveyard Island within the swamps north of Grand Prairie. To the south, the terrain fragments into a mosaic of named features including Kettle Island, Shell Island, and Bear Island, all bordered by the dense Jumper Creek Swamp. The presence of Montgomery's Flying M Ranch Airport highlights the specialized land use in this riverine environment.