Old Maps of Tavares, Lake County for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Tavares with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Tavares has changed over the decades.


Tavares, Lake County maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Orlando
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was entering the space age in the mid-fifties, balancing its citrus heritage with new military and aerospace frontiers. You can trace early developments at Kennedy Space Center or locate interior settlements like Eatonville and Pine Castle.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Orlando
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Tavares, including Orlando, Palm Bay, and other nearby areas

  3. 1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Orlando
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was a landscape of citrus, rail, and emerging aerospace technology during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base or locate inland citrus and rail hubs like Sanford and Lakeland.

  4. 1962 Map of Orlando
    1962 Map of Orlando
    1962 Orlando
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was transformed by aerospace and citrus at the start of the sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints from Eau Gallie to Leesburg, alongside landmarks like McCoy AFB and the winding Econlockhatchee River.

  5. 1962 Map of Astatula, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Astatula, 1964 Print
    1962 Astatula
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lake County citrus country is captured here in the early sixties, showing the transition from agricultural groves to early residential pockets. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line rail route and locate local landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and the Lake Apopka Lock and Dam.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Leesburg East
    1965 Map of Leesburg East
    1965 Leesburg East
    1965 Print · USGS
    The mid-sixties lakefront of central Florida comes alive here, showing the growth of Leesburg and its surrounding waterways. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Haines Creek Ch, Tavares Cem, and the old citrus lands near Tomato Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Eustis, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Eustis, 1968 Print
    1966 Eustis
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake County's waterfront communities thrive in the mid-sixties, dominated by a vast network of interconnected lakes and the citrus economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Eustis and Mount Dora, or locate the Milner-Rosenwald Academy and Greenwood Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1969 Map of Howey In The Hills, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Howey In The Hills, 1971 Print
    1969 Howey In The Hills
    1971 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the end of the 1960s showcases a transition between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure. You can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Howey Academy, Taylor Memorial Cem, and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Orlando, 1980 Print
    1979 Orlando
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Tavares, including Orlando, Alafaya, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 2024 Map of Eustis, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Eustis, 2024 Print
    2024 Eustis
    2024 Print · USGS
    The central Florida lake district is shown here in its modern configuration, centered on the interconnected waters of Lake Eustis and Lake Dora. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Eustis and Tavares through landmarks like the Lake County Courthouse and Mount Olive Cem.

  11. 2024 Map of Astatula, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Astatula, 2024 Print
    2024 Astatula
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lake County's unique transition from the high Lake Wales Ridge to the vast waters of Lake Apopka is clearly visible in this modern survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments around Astatula, Howey Height, and the Astatula Cem.

  12. 2024 Map of Howey-in-the-Hills, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Howey-in-the-Hills, 2024 Print
    2024 Howey-in-the-Hills
    2024 Print · USGS
    Lake County's waterfront communities and citrus groves are mapped here during a period of steady growth. Genealogists can locate family names at Yalaha Cem or Taylor Memorial Cem, while tracing the waters of Lake Harris and the Palatlakaha River.

  13. 2024 Map of Leesburg East, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Leesburg East, 2024 Print
    2024 Leesburg East
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Lake County interior is seen here in the mid-2020s, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of major water bodies and growing town centers. Researchers can trace the development of Leesburg and Tavares alongside local landmarks like Tomato Hill and the Leesburg International Airport.

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