1952 Map of Lake Arbuckle SE

About this map

The Avon Park Bombing Range dominates this portion of the Florida landscape, encompassing vast stretches of wetlands and specialized training grounds. The terrain is defined by the complex movement of water through the Long Cypress Slash and into numerous isolated basins. Significant water bodies such as Submarine Lake and Bonny Bloom Pond are scattered across the range, illustrating the unique hydrology of this interior region before modern drainage alterations. Along the western edge, Arbuckle Creek serves as a primary drainage artery, fed by smaller tributaries like Morgan Hole Creek and the Arbuckle Branch. The map reflects a mid-century military landscape where the natural swampy environment was utilized for training, preserving a specific ecological state of the Highlands County backcountry.