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2012 Map of Socrum

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Socrum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Socrum serves as the primary residential hub in this corner of Polk County, where suburban expansion meets the marshy headwaters of Florida's river systems. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Hillsborough River and its southern tributaries, including Blackwater Cr and Itchepackesassa Cr. These waterways dictate the local geography, creating a patchwork of low-lying wetlands and dry ridges that support a network of rural and residential corridors.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and protective infrastructure is found in landmarks like the Providence Fire Tower and the sprawling Ennis Ranch Rd. The road network, including historic routes like Old Dade City Rd, reflects the area's transition from open ranching and citrus land into the modern residential community seen here. This survey provides a precise view of the interface between natural drainage basins and the growing settlements of the early 21st century.