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1954 Map of Stokes Ferry

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Stokes Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Withlacoochee River defines the landscape of this 1950s survey, marking the intersection of Citrus, Marion, and Sumter Counties. This region is dominated by an intricate aquatic network where the river meets the vast expanse of Tsala Apopka Lake. The map details a complex system of islands and inlets, including Gilchrist Island and the uniquely named The Pocket, illustrating the natural hydrology before extensive modern drainage or development.

Settlement patterns are concentrated around Hernando and the historic crossing at Stokes Ferry. Industrial activity is evident through unnamed Mines located near the town of Hernando, while the local transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads. Notable local landmarks like McDermid Drive and Lonesome Point provide specific geographic touchstones for genealogists and local historians tracing the mid-century development of Citrus County.