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1971 Map of Lake Dias

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lake Dias
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

De Leon Springs serves as a focal point in this 1971 survey of Volusia County, where the landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and early interior settlements. The area is dominated by substantial water bodies including the expansive Lake Dias, Lake Winona, and Caraway Lake, which are interconnected by the winding paths of Haw Creek and Little Haw Creek. Evidence of local heritage is found at the Lake Dias Cem and Johnson Cem, while recreational and community life is anchored by Camp Winona and the Ponce de Leon Springs landmark.

Transportation and conservation patterns are clearly visible, with the Seaboard Coast Line railroad cutting through the southwestern corner near De Leon Springs Heights. Large portions of the map are dedicated to the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the region's commitment to preserving the wetlands. Named high ground such as Heart Island and Pine Island rise above the marshy terrain, revealing how geography dictated the placement of early Florida homesteads and infrastructure.