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1953 Map of Deer Park

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Deer Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Deer Park serves as the primary focal point of this Central Florida landscape, situated within a vast network of wetlands and creek systems. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Jane Green Creek and Bull Creek, which navigate through numerous small ponds and marshy depressions typical of Osceola County. The settlement itself is modest, featuring a Lookout Tower that stands as a notable landmark overlooking the surrounding flatlands.

Water management and drainage patterns are evident through features like the Spoil Bank and a Gaging Sta located along the waterways. The map captures an era of rural transition, where natural drainage such as West Br Crabgrass Creek and Little Bull Creek dictated the placement of early roads and small lake settlements like Clay Lake. These surveys reveal the intricate hydrological detail of the region before significant modern development, preserving the locations of seasonal branches like Yoke Branch and Tracey Branch.