2018 Map of Alturas

About this map

Alturas serves as the central hub of this Polk County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of citrus groves and freshwater basins. The topography is dominated by numerous named water bodies, ranging from the expansive Lake Buffum in the south to a cluster of smaller lakes near the northern boundary, including Star Lake, Crystal Lake, and Round Lake. The settlement of Wolfolk sits to the east, while the local aviation history of the region is represented by private landing strips like Jubilee Acres Airport and Villa Char Mar Airport. Modern water management is evident through the presence of the Peace Cr Drainage Canal, which cuts through the northeastern corner. This area reflects a classic Florida interior drainage pattern, where smaller creeks like Boggy Br and Sink Br connect disparate wetlands and lakes amidst a grid of rural roads such as Lake Wales Alturas Rd and Co RD 640.