2015 Map of Alturas

About this map

The settlement of Alturas serves as the focal point for this interior Florida landscape, defined by an intricate network of freshwater lakes and drainage systems. This 2015 survey illustrates a region where citrus agriculture and residential expansion meet, with Orange Ranch and small landing strips like the Villa Char Mar Airport situated among the numerous water bodies. The hydrology is dominated by named basins such as Lake Buffum, Lake Henry, and the cluster near the town center including Crystal Lake and Star Lake. These lakes are connected and managed through features like the Peace Cr Drainage Canal, while smaller streams such as Boggy Br and Sink Br drain the surrounding terrain. Local history and genealogy researchers will find a detailed grid of rural roads, including Sinkhole Rd and Alturas Rd S, which provide access to the various lakefront settlements and the community of Wolfolk in the east.