2024 Map of Lake Ashby

About this map

Lake Ashby and its surrounding wetlands form the central focus of this landscape in southern Volusia County. The area is defined by an intricate network of water management features and conservation lands, including the Lake Ashby Canal, Samsula Canal, and the expansive Spruce Creek Swamp. While the eastern edge of the map shows the suburban expansion of New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater, the western portion retains its rural character with the small settlements of Alamana and Lake Ashby Shores. A significant portion of the terrain is dedicated to nature preservation, featuring the Deep Creek Preserve Trl and the Wiregrass Prairie Preserve Trl. These protected areas, alongside landmarks like Buzzards Roost Lake and Rattlesnake Island, highlight the region's enduring character as a complex hydrological basin where managed canals meet natural cypress heads.