1962 Map of Astatula

About this map

Sugarloaf Mountain provides a striking topographic contrast to the surrounding citrus groves and wetlands of Lake County. This early 1960s survey documents a landscape defined by water management and transit, where the Seaboard Air Line railroad cuts across a terrain dotted with named lakes like Pretty Lake and Lake Ola. The northern reaches of Lake Apopka are visible, featuring the engineering of the Lake Apopka Lock and Dam and the Mc Donald Canal, which illustrate the region's historic reliance on water control for agriculture. Small settlements such as Astatula and Ferndale serve as local hubs, while natural features like Bear Spring and Clay Island highlight the diverse ecosystem of the Florida interior before the onset of modern suburban sprawl. The map even captures small-scale infrastructure such as a Water Tank and several Landing Strips, reflecting the era's local transportation and irrigation needs.