2018 Map of Bartow

About this map

Bartow sits as the focal point of this Central Florida survey, where the street grid of the city meets an expansive network of wetlands and citrus-region lakes. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Peace River, which flows south from the confluence of Saddle Creek and Peace Creek. Large water bodies like Lake Hancock and Spirit Lake dominate the northern half, while smaller basins such as Lake Ruth and Hack Lake are integrated into the urban fabric. This era shows a community shaped by its cemeteries, with numerous historic sites including Oak Hill Cem, Wildwood Cem, and Palm Cem clustered near the town center. The integration of infrastructure is evident at the Bartow Municipal Airport, situated between the residential areas of Gordonville and Connersville, illustrating the mid-20th-century expansion of local aviation alongside traditional agricultural and residential corridors.