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1962 Map of Clermont East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Clermont East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The citrus groves and lakefronts of Lake County are captured here in the early 1960s, defined by a landscape transitioning between agricultural production and growing lakeside communities. Along the western shore of Lake Apopka, the towns of Montverde and Ferndale are linked by the Seaboard Air Line railroad, which winds past local landmarks like Apopka Springs and Gourd Neck. To the west, the settlements of Clermont and Minneola sit between Lake Minnehaha and Lake Charles, reflecting the region's historic dependence on its expansive freshwater network.

Industry and local life are evident in features such as the Sand and Clay Pit near Castle Hill and the small aviation footprint of Kerrin Airfield. Local history is grounded in sites like the Williams Cem and the rail junction at Waits Junction. The map highlights the diverse terrain from the low marshes of Smiths Island to the higher ground of Orange Mountain, illustrating the intricate geography of the Florida ridge before modern expansion significantly altered these rural corridors.