1966 Map of Lake Helen

About this map

Lake Helen and the spiritualist camp at Cassadaga anchor the western edge of this mid-1960s landscape, just as the early residential footprints of Deltona began to spread through the pine lands of Volusia County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of freshwater bodies including Sand Lakes, Three Island Lakes, and Waterman Lakes, interspersed with numerous depressions and wetlands like Big Island. A legacy of earlier commerce and transit is visible in the prominent Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the northern sections, passing through Albert Crossing. The map reveals a transition from traditional settlements to mid-century development, evidenced by the emerging street grids of Deltona Country Club and planned neighborhoods surrounding Pioneer Lake and Castle Lake. Local landmarks like Blake Park and the Osteen Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the evolution of this lake-studded region.