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2015 Map of Welaka

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Welaka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Saint Johns River frontage defines this river-town landscape, where the waterway expands into Little Lake George and winds past numerous islands and named points. The community of Welaka is established at a bend in the river near Welaka Springs, characterized by a grid of street names reflecting a local citrus heritage, such as Lime Ave, Guava Ave, and Strawberry Ln. Further south along the eastern shore, the settlements of Fruitland and Georgetown connect via the river-and-road network, with the latter featuring the Georgetown Cem.

Across the river to the west, the Ocala National Forest covers much of the terrain, housing the small settlement of Norwalk and the site of Fort Gates. The map highlights the area's transition from forest to wetlands, with landmarks like Buckskin Prairie and Muddy Cove illustrating the low-lying geography of Putnam County. Access points like Johns Ferry and the Mount Royal Airport provide context for the era's local transportation and river crossings.