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1952 Map of Wilson

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Wilson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Mosquito Lagoon dominates this coastal landscape, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a thin, feature-rich barrier island strip. Small settlements and seasonal outposts like Wilson, Ragin Fish Camp, and Bull Camp dot the shoreline and interior marshlands, reflecting a period of remote coastal living before modern development. The intricate network of waterways includes Max Hoeck Creek, Clark Slough, and Eddy Creek, which navigate the complex wetland environment of the Middle Banks.

Evidence of earlier human activity is marked by Ruins and a Ruins (Tower) near Rich Club along the ocean side. The map records a specific configuration of the barrier beach at Klondike Beach and Playalinda Beach, as well as numerous landings and points like Turtlepen Point and Gallinipper Point. This survey captures the fragile geography of the Florida coast at mid-century, where citrus groves like Dunmit Grove and fishing camps were the primary landmarks against the encroaching lagoon waters.