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2024 Map of Howey-in-the-Hills

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Howey-in-the-Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Lake Harris and its southern finger, Porto Fino Bay, dominate the northeast corner of this Lake County landscape, where the citrus heritage of the region is reflected in places like Orange Blossom. The area is characterized by a dense network of lakes and marshes, including Lake Annabelle Reed, Dilly Marsh, and the winding Palatlakaha River near Mascotte. Significant local history is preserved in the numerous cemeteries such as Yalaha Cem, Allen Pierce Cem, and Taylor Memorial Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Florida.

Small communities and crossroads such as Yalaha and Pumpkin Center are connected by a grid of local roads and state routes. The map detail extends to religious landmarks like Saint Matthews Church of God By Faith and the Yalaha Islamic Cem. The south features the large water bodies of Church Lake and Lake Arthur, contrasting with the more developed residential clusters found further north toward Leesburg.