1953 Map of Deer Park NE

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The St Johns River meanders across this landscape, connecting significant water bodies in east-central Florida. This 1953 topographic survey, based on aerial photography from 1951, reveals the natural hydrology of the region before significant modern development altered the drainage patterns. Large expanses of marshland surround Lake Winder and reach toward the shores of Lake Washington, while Pennywash Creek feeds into the central basin. Evidence of early land management and drainage efforts appear in the form of multiple Spoil Bank markings along the river and canal systems. The boundary between Osceola County and Brevard County cuts through the western portion of the sheet, providing a clear reference for researchers tracing historic property lines and jurisdictional limits in this wetland environment.