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2018 Map of Howey-in-the-Hills

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Howey-in-the-Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Howey-in-the-Hills and Groveland anchor this landscape of the central Florida ridge, where countless lakes and wetlands dictate the pattern of human settlement. The map reveals a transition between established lakeside communities and the intricate hydrography of the interior, featuring named bodies of water like Lake Harris, Pumpkin Center Lake, and the winding Palatlakaha River. Road networks such as Co RD 48 and various local thoroughfares connect smaller settlements like Pumpkin Center and Orange Blossom to the larger centers of Mascotte and Leesburg at the map's edge.

Local history is preserved through markers such as the Taylor Memorial Cem and Church of God by Faith Cem, while geographical features like Booths Island rise above the surrounding lowlands. The importance of transport and connectivity in this lake-strewn terrain is highlighted by the Memorial Bridge crossing Lake Harris, showing how the mid-21st century infrastructure navigates the region's complex natural waterways.