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2021 Map of Babson Park

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Babson Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Lake Wales Ridge dominates this central Florida landscape, a geologic formation that provides the elevated foundation for the region's citrus groves and residential communities. This contemporary survey captures the intricate network of water bodies that define the area, from the sprawling Crooked Lake and its smaller counterpart, Little Crooked Lake, to Lake Clinch and Lake Moody. The map illustrates the concentration of educational and recreational hubs, including the campuses of Warner University and Webber International University, alongside the Lake Clinch Airpark.

Settlement patterns are clearly delineated through the distinct boundaries of Hillcrest Heights, Babson Park, and Highland Park. The presence of the Peace Cr Drainage Canal in the northwest reveals the long-standing water management efforts necessary in this lakeland environment. This topographic record serves as an essential tool for understanding the modern footprint of Lake Wales and its neighboring communities as they interface with the ridge's unique hydrology.