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2018 Map of Gum Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Gum Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Green Swamp dominates the western portion of this Central Florida landscape, where a dense network of wetlands and small water bodies like Grass Lake and Lost Lake meet the rising elevations of the Lake Wales Ridge. This area is a critical hydrographic hub, featuring a complex of larger lakes including Lake Lowery, Gum Lake, and Bonnet Lake. The eastern corridor shows the rapid suburban and agricultural expansion typical of the early 21st century, with extensive road networks like Holly Hill Fruit Rd and Minute Maid Ramp Road 1 serving the region's citrus legacy.

Residential developments and small settlements are concentrated along the eastern edge, connecting Haines City, Davenport, and Citrus Ridge. Transportation infrastructure is a defining characteristic, with major arteries cutting through the swampy lowlands to link these growing communities. Significant landmarks such as Gore Airport and Holiday Manor provide localized points of interest amidst a landscape defined by the transition from protected wetlands to active citrus groves and suburban tracts.