2024 Map of Clermont East

About this map

Clermont and its neighboring citrus-belt settlements occupy a high-relief landscape between the massive Lake Apopka and the Lake Minnehaha chain. This 2024 survey detail reveals a complex network of wetlands and upland ridges, where established communities like Oakland, Winter Garden, and Minneola have expanded around ancient water features such as Apopka Springs and Gourd Neck. The topography is particularly distinct at Orange Mountain and Castle Hill, rising above the numerous smaller basins like Lake Felter and Lake Avalon. Local history is anchored by sites like the Oakland Presbyterian Church and a series of burial grounds including Ferndale Cem and Williams Cem. The map also captures the modern academic presence of Lake-Sumter State College - South Lake Campus and the preserved environment of Lake Louisa State Park, illustrating the balance between rapid residential growth and the region's prominent hydraulic character.