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1916 Map of Interlachen

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Interlachen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Interlachen sits at the heart of this lake-strewn landscape in the early twentieth century, serving as a hub where the Atlantic Coast Line meets local life. The terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies, from the large Lake Grandin and Swan Lake to smaller features like Lady Slipper Lake and Devils Den. This era shows a transit-dependent economy, with the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad cutting through Florahome and Grandin while the Oklawaha Valley line serves the southeastern timber and agricultural corridor.

Rural community life is anchored by local institutions like the Congo School near Carleton and the Roscola School. Further south, the map details the northern reaches of the Ocala National Forest and the Oklawaha Scrub. Navigation along the rivers is still essential, evidenced by active crossings such as Cedar Landing Ferry and Jordans Ferry, which provided critical links before the expansion of modern highway systems.