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2015 Map of Yankeetown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Withlacoochee River defines the southern reach of this Gulf Coast landscape, where the settlements of Yankeetown, Inglis, and Crackertown cluster along its northern banks. This 2015 survey illustrates a region defined by intricate tidal hydrology, from the marshy reaches of Bird Creek and Bennetts Creek to the sharp line of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. To the north, the terrain transitions into the dense woodlands of Gulf Hammock, a significant expanse of coastal hardwood forest.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify specific family landmarks such as Priest Cem and numerous named coastal features including Helverson Island and Pats Elbow. The network of springs, including Big Spring and Sulphur Spring, highlights the karst geography that underpins this part of the Florida peninsula. The transition from established riverfront communities to the uninhabited reaches of Pumpkin Island reflects the area's long-standing balance between settlement and the natural environment.