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2018 Map of Lake Helen

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Lake Helen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lake Helen and the spiritualist community of Cassadaga sit at the northern edge of this Florida landscape, defined by a dense network of freshwater lakes and wetlands. The terrain is characterized by the Lake Butler Chain and numerous smaller basins like Three Island Lakes, Lake Macy, and Lake Colby, reflecting the region's complex karst topography. Further south, the suburban expansion of Deltona contrasts with the more open areas near Osteen and the winding course of Deep Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the Lake Helen - Cassadaga Cem, Prevatt Settlement Cem, and Deep Greek Cem. These sites, along with the Osteen Cem, provide physical anchors for the area's pioneer and early 20th-century history. The map also captures the intricate road network branching from Ranch Rd and Elkcam Blvd, showing how modern development has integrated with the natural water features such as Theresa Lake and Elizabeth Lake.