Loading map...

1953 Map of Bithlo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bithlo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The eastern reaches of Orange Co meet the boundary of Seminole Co in this mid-century portrait of Central Florida's pine flatwoods and wetlands. The small settlement of Bithlo anchors the western side of the sheet, while the village of Christmas lies to the east, marked by its community landmarks like the Christmas Cem and First Missionary Ch. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage and water, including the winding Econlockhatchee River and the wetlands surrounding Lake Pickett and Lake Louise.

Connectivity across the scrub is provided by the Cheney Highway, which bisects the region. Evidence of earlier industry and transport is visible in the Old Railroad Grade running through the southern section, while a prominent Spoil Bank near the center suggests local land alteration or drainage projects. Numerous tributaries such as Joshua Creek, Christmas Creek, and Silcox Branch feed into the broader watershed, illustrating the natural character of the area before extensive modern development.