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1953 Map of Titusville SW

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Titusville SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The St Johns River meanders through a vast network of wetlands and seasonal lakes in this mid-century survey of the Central Florida interior. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where the river connects Silver Lake, Loughman Lake, and Ruth Lake before flowing north. Human presence is marked by the expansive Delespine Grant boundary and the critical transit corridor of the Cheney Highway, which cuts west-to-east across the marshy terrain.

Evidence of early habitation and archaeological significance appears at Orange Mound and Paw Paw Mound, elevated features within the swamp. The survey documents several Spoil Banks and a Gaging Station along the riverbanks, reflecting early water management and navigation efforts. In the southern reaches, the Tosahatchee Creek and Jim Creek drain into the wider river basin, illustrating the wild, unchannelized state of the Upper St. Johns watershed during this era.