1953 Map of Venus NW

About this map

Fisheating Creek meanders through this portion of the Florida highlands, defining a landscape of wetlands and scattered high ground as it appeared in the early 1950s. The map reveals a sparsely settled interior where the Carlton Ranch stands as a primary landmark of the cattle and ranching industry common to this region. The presence of the Footman Trail suggests established overland routes through the marshes and hammocks, connecting the ranch lands to the surrounding territory. In the northeast corner, a portion of Lake Placid is visible, contrasting the open creek basins. Numerous Windmill labels are scattered across the sheet, marking essential water points for livestock in the prairie-like terrain. The drainage patterns of Bootheel Creek further illustrate the complex hydrology of this part of Highlands County before modern development altered many of the natural watercourses.