1952 Map of Hesperides

About this map

Lake Rosalie and its expansive wetlands dominate this Central Florida landscape, where the waters of Catfish Creek and Rosalie Creek weave through a network of smaller basins like Saddlebag Lake and Thomas Lake. In the early 1950s, the citrus and rail-dependent economy is evident near the small settlement of Alcoma, situated along the Seaboard Air Line railroad. Further east, the community of Hesperides sits near the shores of Aurora Lake, while Camp Mack occupies a strategic point where the Kissimmee River flows from Lake Hatchineha. Cultural landmarks such as the St Anne Shrine and Beulah Ch reflect the local heritage of this rural Polk County area. The map illustrates a transitional period for the Florida interior, documenting the natural drainage patterns and early road networks before more intensive modern development altered the hydrology of the region.