2015 Map of Eloise

About this map

Lake Eloise and Lake Winterset dominate the central landscape of this Polk County region, where the interconnected waterways of the Winter Haven area meet expanding residential and agricultural corridors. The settlement of Eloise sits at the northern edge, while the town of Eagle Lake and the community of Wahneta mark the western expansion toward the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal. This modern survey reveals the extensive management of the Florida watershed, with the Peace Cr Drainage Canal and Peace Creek itself winding through the south, eventually passing near Alturas and Floritan. Local history and family researchers can identify specific landmarks such as Whidden Cemetery Rd and the namesake Cypress Gardens area. The transition from lakefront citrus groves to suburban development is evident in the dense street grids of West Lake Wales and the proximity of industrial sites near Boggy Br and Lake Garfield.