1966 Map of Lake Ashby

About this map

Lake Ashby dominates this central Volusia County landscape, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands and drainage features that speak to the region's mid-century water management efforts. The presence of the Samsula Canal and Lake Ashby Canal alongside the vast Spruce Creek Swamp highlights the persistent challenge of reclaiming Florida's low-lying interior for agriculture and settlement. Small communities like Alamana and Lake Ashby Shores appear on the western shores, connected by early infrastructure like Eugenia Blvd and Rasley Road.