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1955 Map of Withlacoochee Bay

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Withlacoochee Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The coastal marshlands and intricate tidal networks of the Florida Gulf coast dominate this 1955 survey, where the Withlacoochee R meets the sea. This landscape is defined by its labyrinthine waterways, including the broad Withlacoochee Bay and the sheltering Withlacoochee Reefs that parallel the shore. Near the southern edge, the settlement of Port Inglis and the nearby Chambers Island mark the primary points of human activity amidst a dense cluster of named keys and islands.

The map reveals a transition between the open Gulf of Mexico and the interior wetlands, shown through a series of creeks like Thousandmile Cr and Smith Creek. Scattered camps such as Pitts Camp and TFD Camp suggest the area's historical use for fishing and seasonal habitation. This survey preserves the exact location of various coastal landmarks, from Deadman Key to the boundaries of the Yankeetown Town Boundary, providing a clear record of the Levy and Citrus County line before modern development.