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1953 Map of Venus NW, 1973 Print
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1953 Map of Venus NW

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Fisheating Creek meanders through the marshy lowlands of Highlands County in this mid-century survey, which combines plane-table work from 1953 with 1972 aerial photo revisions. The landscape is defined by its seasonal wetlands and cattle ranching economy, centered on the Carlton Ranch in the northeastern section of the quadrangle. A network of windmills scattered across the terrain suggests the vital importance of groundwater management for the area's agricultural operations. To the southeast, the Footman Trail cuts through the vegetation near Bootheel Creek, while the shoreline of Lake Placid frames the far northeastern corner. This map documents a period before significant modern development, showing a land where travel and industry were still dictated by the natural drainage patterns of the Florida interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain