1964 Map of De Land

About this map

Stetson University serves as a central anchor for the mid-century development of De Land, where the city's red-tinted urban core reaches outward toward the agricultural and lakeside outskirts. The map reveals a high concentration of institutional landmarks, including the Florida Military Sch, West Volusia Memorial Hospital, and several high schools, reflecting the city's role as a regional hub. To the north and west, the landscape is defined by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and smaller settlements like Glenwood and Deleon Springs. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites across the quadrangle, from the large Oakdale Cemetery to smaller family-named grounds such as Baker Cem and Wright Cem. The presence of numerous claypits and sand pits near the Dead River and Lake Beresford suggests a local economy tied closely to the land, while the De Land Municipal Airport and Lee Landing Strip indicate the importance of aviation in this era.