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2015 Map of Astatula

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The town of Astatula and the northern reaches of Minneola anchor this landscape, where the lake-studded geography of central Florida is defined by complex water management and high elevation points. The map documents the intricate connection between Lake Apopka and Lake Harris via the Apopka Beauclair Canal, a vital waterway for the region's drainage and navigation. In the southern portion of the sheet, the terrain rises significantly toward Sugarloaf Mountain, one of the highest points in the state, overlooking Wolfs Head Lake and Ferndale.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground between lakes, with established communities like Howey Height and the Astatula Cemetery providing historical context for local genealogy. The presence of the McDonald Canal and the designated land of Clay Island illustrates how the natural wetlands have been modified for agriculture and water control. Numerous smaller water bodies, including Lake Jem, Lake Victoria, and Birdseye Lake, fill the depressions between these rising ridges and developed corridors.