1916 Map of Interlachen

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Interlachen and its surrounding lake district appear here in a landscape defined by citrus groves and early rail transit before the mid-century expansion of modern infrastructure. This 1915 survey shows a dense concentration of water bodies, from Lake Grandin to the smaller Lady Slipper Lake, illustrating the unique hydrology of the Oklawaha Valley. Settlement patterns are tightly tied to the Atlantic Coast Line and the Georgia And Southern Road, which served established communities like Florahome, Melrose, and the sawmill town of Rodman. Along the southern boundary, the transition into the Ocala National Forest is marked by the rugged Oklawaha Scrub. Local life at this time centered around rural landmarks like Congo School and river crossings such as Jordan's Ferry and Cedar Landing Ferry, which provided essential transit across the Oklawaha River prior to widespread bridging.