Loading map...

2012 Map of Welaka

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Welaka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Saint Johns River and the winding Ocklawaha River converge in this hydrologically complex reach of Putnam County, where the river expands into Little Lake George. The town of Welaka serves as a primary hub, characterized by a grid of streets named after tropical flora like Guava St and Tangelo St, reflecting the region's agricultural history. Further south, the map documents smaller riverside communities and landings such as Fruitland, Fort Gates, and Georgetown, the latter featuring the Georgetown Cem and Georgetown PO.

The landscape is dominated by riverine features, from the flowing Bear Cr to numerous points and coves like Buzzards Point and Saunders Cove. Historical transit is represented by Johns Ferry, a traditional river crossing point. The western bank near Norwalk contrasts with the eastern settlements, showing a more open terrain identified as Buckskin Prairie and Syracuse Island. This survey captures the enduring relationship between these Florida settlements and the intricate waterways that dictate their layout and economy.