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1967 Map of Rutland

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rutland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Withlacoochee River defines the central corridor of this Sumter County landscape, winding through a complex network of wetlands and islands. During this mid-1960s period, the area around Rutland and Carlson shows a transition between traditional riverine life and emerging recreational developments like Panacoochee Retreats. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the expansive Lake Panasoffkee, while the western edge reaches into the marshy fringes of Tsala Apopka Lake.

Evidence of historical transport and land use is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and Old Grade cutting through the hammocks and cypress strands. Notable landmarks for local history include the Rutland Cem and distinct terrain features like Indian Field and Kettle Island. The vast Jumper Creek Swamp to the south underscores the seasonal nature of this terrain, where water levels dictated the location of early settlements and travel routes.