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1952 Map of Hesperides

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Lake Rosalie dominates this central Florida landscape, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and smaller basins such as Saddlebag Lake and Lake Aurora. In the early 1950s, the region maintained a distinctly rural character, with the Seaboard Coast Line railroad providing the primary industrial artery through settlements like Alcoma and Hesperides. The presence of the St Anne Shrine near the southern edge reflects the area's local cultural landmarks, while the Kissimmee River and Lake Hatchineha in the northeast anchor the hydrological system. Development is sparse, concentrated in small clusters like Camp Mack and the residential Tote and Trailer Park areas. Topographic revisions from 1972, shown in purple, highlight evolving land use patterns and canal systems, including those near Buster Island, indicating a shift toward managed water control in the Florida interior.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain