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1953 Map of Bithlo

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bithlo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Bithlo and Christmas emerge as primary focal points in this eastern Florida landscape during the mid-20th century. The area is defined by its complex hydrology, where the Econlockhatchee River and numerous tributaries like Long Branch, Joshua Creek, and Roberts Branch weave through low-lying terrain. The transition of the local economy is visible through the alignment of the Cheney Highway alongside remnants of former infrastructure, notably the Old Railroad Grade in the south.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of community landmarks, including the Christmas Cem, Christmas Ch, and the First Missionary Ch. Significant water bodies like Lake Pickett, Lake Louise, and Lake Drawdy anchor the northwestern portion of the sheet. The map also records the boundary line between Seminole Co and Orange Co, providing a precise look at mid-century jurisdictional and land-use patterns across these wetlands.