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1956 Map of Zolfo Springs

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Zolfo Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Peace River carves a winding path through this central Florida landscape, defining a region where citrus groves and ranching meet the riverine wetlands. Along its banks and tributaries like Troublesome Creek and Oak Creek, the map reveals a network of flowing wells that supported local agriculture during the mid-twentieth century. The settlement of Zolfo Springs serves as the primary hub, situated where the Atlantic Coast Line railroad runs north-to-south, a vital artery for the region's produce and freight.

Local history is preserved in the smaller communities and family landmarks that dot the countryside, such as Moffitt, Buchanan, and the Oak Grove area. Genealogists can identify established rural foundations at the Oak Grove Church and Oak Grove Cemetery, while the presence of the Friendship Church and the Peace River Ranch illustrates the social and economic character of the era. The terrain is further defined by numerous named waterways, including Charlie Creek and Limestone Creek, which intersect the low-lying interior.