1958 Map of Saint Catherine

About this map

The Withlacoochee River carves a winding path through this corner of Central Florida, anchoring a landscape defined by expansive wetlands and early mid-century infrastructure. Small settlements like Saint Catherine and Croom are linked by the Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, reflecting the importance of rail transport for both passengers and the local extraction industry. Evidence of this industry is scattered across the sheet, including a phosphate pit and various quarries. Much of the area is protected within the Withlacoochee State Forest, where the terrain is punctuated by distinctive hydrological features such as Devils Slack Tub, McKenzie Lime Sink, and Wild Cow Prairie. Near the southern edge, the developing community of Ridge Manor sits adjacent to a golf course and a drive-in theater, signaling the post-war suburban shift in the Florida interior.