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2024 Map of Eloise

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Eloise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Winter Haven and its surrounding lake-studded landscape are the focus of this contemporary topographic study, showing the modern suburban and agricultural character of Central Florida. The terrain is dominated by the Lake Wales Ridge, a geologically significant formation that provides the elevation for numerous named water bodies, including Lake Eloise, Lake Winterset, and the large Lake Ashton. The map documents the persistent influence of water management on the land through features like the Wahneta Farms Drainage Canal and the natural course of Peace Creek.

Smaller settlements such as Eloise, Wahneta, and Alturas are mapped alongside conservation areas like the Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. Transportation history is visible in the paths of Old Nine Foot Rd and the CSX rail line, which serve the citrus and industrial sectors that have long defined this portion of Polk County. The eastern edge includes the Lake Wales Municipal Airport and the community of Waverly, illustrating the mix of aviation, agriculture, and residential growth.