1916 Map of Interlachen

About this map

Interlachen serves as the central hub of this 1915 survey, situated in a lake-dense landscape defined by the Atlantic Coast Line and the Florida Coast Line railroads. The topography is a complex patchwork of wetlands and small depressions, featuring named landmarks like Devils Den and Devils Hole. To the north, the Palatka Georgia and Southern Road passes through Florahome and Baywood, while the southern reaches are dominated by the northern edge of the Ocala National Forest and The Oklawaha Scrub. Along the riverbanks, early river-borne commerce is evident at Fort Brook Landing and the Cedar Landing Ferry. The map captures rural life through the placement of the Conch School and Roscola School, alongside several established turpentine or lumber settlements like Rodman and Keuka. This survey provides a window into the transition from river and rail-based industry to early citrus and agricultural development in interior Putnam and Marion counties.