1949 Map of Interlachen

About this map

Interlachen serves as the central hub for this lake-strewn landscape in the late 1940s, situated at the junction of the Atlantic Coast Line and a primary highway. The area is defined by a dense network of water bodies and marshlands, ranging from the expansive Lake Grandin to specialized terrain such as Putnam Prairie and Goodson Prairie. Industry is represented by the Peat Cuttings near Florahome, while the southern reaches of the map extend into the Ocala National Forest. Local community life is documented through scattered landmarks like Mt Bethel Ch, Oak Grove Sch, and several small settlements including Grandin, Hollister, and Johnson. The railroad infrastructure of the Southern Ry and Atlantic Coast Line provides the backbone for these rural outposts, illustrating a transition from wetland wilderness to established citrus and timber-era hamlets.