1971 Map of Lake Dias

About this map

De Leon Springs and the neighboring De Leon Springs Heights sit at the southern edge of this Volusia County landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad runs parallel to the edge of the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of freshwater bodies, including the central Lake Dias and its namesake Lake Dias Cem, as well as Lake Winona featuring Camp Winona. The survey reveals a complex of named island-like higher ground within the wetlands, such as Heart Island, Banks Island, and Burned Out Island. These features, coupled with the presence of the Johnson Lake Cem and several jeep trails, suggest a region shaped by both recreational use and early rural settlement patterns. Drainage is documented through features like Deep Creek and Little Haw Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Florida interior before significant modern expansion.