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1944 Map of Auburndale

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Auburndale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Auburndale serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned at a critical junction of rail and road. The local economy and transportation network are defined by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which weave through a region dominated by citrus groves and a dense cluster of lakes. The map documents smaller rural communities like Lynchburg, Fussells Corner, and Jones Corner, alongside educational landmarks such as Carver Sch and Innwood Sch.

Water dominates the topography, from the large expanse of Ariana Lake and Lake Juliana to smaller named bodies like Lake Stella and Heart Lake. The inclusion of Gilbert Field and Southeast Airport highlights the growing importance of aviation in this part of Florida. To the south, a single Mine and the terrain of Saddle contrast with the largely flat, lake-dotted surroundings, providing a detailed look at the land use just after the war years.