2024 Map of Lake June In Winter

About this map

Lake June in Winter and its surrounding wetlands anchor this study of the Highlands County landscape, where the sandy elevations of the Lake Wales Ridge meet the intricate hydrology of the Florida interior. The map documents a complex network of residential development and local aviation, centered around Lake Placid and the Placid Lakes Airport. To the north, the Lake Persimmon Airstrip sits near the headwaters of Josephine Creek, while the settlement of Hen Scratch occupies a site where the ridge begins to slope toward the marshes of Fisheating Creek. Industrial connectivity is maintained by the CSX Transportation line, which skirts the eastern edge of the lakes. Notable terrain features like Hog Island Hammock provide ecological contrast to the densely gridded street plans that have come to define the modern character of this central Florida region.