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1895 Map of Tsala Apopka

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Tsala Apopka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

The complex wetland systems of the Withlacoochee River dominate this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by the sprawling waters of Tsala Apopka Lake. The settlement of Inverness serves as a focal point along the eastern shore of Henderson Lake, while the Savannah Florida and Western R. R. cuts through the region, connecting rail stops at Hernando and Arlington.

A distinct industrial presence is noted south of Inverness at the Hamburg Mine, highlighting early resource extraction in the area. The map documents numerous landings and river crossings essential for local commerce, such as Stokes Ferry, Morrison Landing, and Cottons Landing. West of the marshes, the terrain transitions to the uplands around Lecanto and the early community of Mannfield, providing a clear record of Citrus County's early transportation network and pioneer-era settlements before mid-century development altered the shoreline.