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1954 Map of Stokes Ferry

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Stokes Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Withlacoochee River carves a winding path through the heart of this landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Marion, Citrus, and Sumter counties in the mid-1950s. Near the crossing at Stokes Ferry, a Gaging Sta monitors the flow of this vital Florida waterway. To the southwest, the expansive and marshy waters of Tsala Apopka Lake dominate the terrain, surrounding elevated landforms like Gilchrist Island and Briggs Island.

Industrial and transport corridors are concentrated near Hernando, where the Seaboard Air Line and the Atlantic Coast Line railroads intersect. This rail junction is surrounded by several Mines, reflecting the extractive economy typical of the region during this era. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the dense vegetation of Gum Swamp and the narrow waters of Gum Slough, illustrating the intricate wetland network that characterizes this part of the Florida interior.