2024 Map of Rutland

About this map

The Withlacoochee River defines the landscape of this Central Florida region, winding along the border between Sumter and Citrus counties. The settlement of Rutland sits at a strategic crossing point, supported by the nearby Rutland Cemetery and surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and sloughs. To the east, the waters of Lake Panasoffkee and the Panacoochee Retreats community mark a transition into more concentrated residential areas, while the vast western reaches are dominated by the Tsala Apopka Lake system. The map reveals a mosaic of named islands and prairies, such as Graveyard Island, Kettle Island, and Grand Prairie, that emerge from the swampy lowlands of the Jumper Creek Swamp. This document also captures contemporary infrastructure like the Montgomery's Flying M Ranch Airport, illustrating how local aviation and rural county roads have integrated into this historically water-dependent environment.