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1958 Map of Webster

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Webster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Webster and the surrounding central Florida landscape are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and rail infrastructure in the late 1950s. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad serves as the primary spine for the region, connecting the rural communities of Linden and Tarrytown. The southern half of the area is dominated by the dense canopy and swampy terrain of the Withlacoochee State Forest, where the Withlacoochee River and Indianhouse Swamp create a formidable natural boundary.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of community landmarks, including Mills High Sch, Mt Olive Ch, and Stewart Chapel. The map reveals a land utilized for both agriculture and industry, noted by the presence of a Sand Pit and the numerous named water bodies like Big Gant Lake and Akins Sawgrass, which reflect the hydrology of Sumter and Hernando counties.