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1969 Map of Clermont West

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Clermont West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Palatlakaha River system anchors this 1960s landscape, connecting a dense chain of water bodies including Lake Emma, Cherry Lake, and Lake Minneola. The area reflects a period of mid-century growth centered on the citrus and lakefront economies of Groveland and Clermont. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad cuts through the terrain, serving the industrial needs of the region, evidenced by the Claypit near Lake Douglas.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established community landmarks such as Dukes Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Edgewood Sch. The map captures the transition of the land from traditional agricultural use to recreational development, visible in the presence of the Green Valley Golf Club and various gaging stations that monitor the complex hydrology of the Lake County basin. Settlement patterns are clearly defined along arterial routes like Lake Emma Road and Redwing Road.