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1953 Map of Dundee

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Dundee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Haines City anchor the northwestern portion of this mid-century Florida survey, which reveals a landscape defined by the expansive Lake Marion and its surrounding wetlands. The town of Dundee and Lake Hamilton appear alongside the vital transport corridor of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, illustrating the importance of rail connectivity for these citrus-growing communities. The region's leisure and institutional history are represented by sites such as the Boy Scout Camp on the northern shores of Lake Marion and Jennings Camp further south.

A dense network of water bodies, including Lake Midget, Lake Marie, and Lake Josephine, indicates the high water table and typical karst topography of Polk County. Notable landmarks like Johnson Island and the Indian Head Swamp contrast with the more developed residential grids in the towns. Genealogists may find interest in the documented location of Forest Hill Cem and other cemeteries that served these growing central Florida settlements during the early 1950s.