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1955 Map of Withlacoochee Bay

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Withlacoochee Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Port Inglis stands at the southern edge of this coastal survey where the Withlacoochee R meets the Gulf, marking a historically significant maritime transition for Citrus and Levy Counties. The landscape is defined by the intricate labyrinth of the Gulf Hammock, where numerous freshwater streams like Tooke Creek and Lows Creek thread through tidal marshlands before reaching Withlacoochee Bay. These waterways are punctuated by small settlements and outposts, including Pitts Camp and TFD Camp, reflecting the area's history of hunting, fishing, and timber harvesting.

Along the coastline, the Waccasassa Bay and several reef systems, such as the Withlacoochee Reefs, illustrate the treacherous nature of these shallow waters for early navigation. Offshore landmarks like Chambers Island and Deadman Key serve as anchors in a shifting environment of oyster bars and mangrove points. The inclusion of the Yankeetown Town Boundary provides a clear view of the municipal limits of this quiet river town during the mid-20th century.