1971 Map of Lake Dias

About this map

De Leon Springs and the surrounding Volusia County wetlands define this landscape during the early 1970s. The area is dominated by an intricate network of freshwater bodies, centered on the prominent Lake Dias and the recreation areas to its southwest. Local history is preserved in small family and community landmarks such as Lake Dias Cem and Johnson Cem, while the northern reaches transitions into the marshy terrain of Heart Island and Deep Creek. The presence of Camp Winona on Lake Winona and the Landing Strip near Little Haw Creek suggests a mix of seasonal recreation and rural accessibility. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the springs at De Leon Springs Heights, illustrating the importance of natural water sources to the region's development before the turn of the century.