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1953 Map of Lake Marian SE

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Marian SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Marian defines the northern reaches of this Osceola County landscape, where the waters of the lake give way to a complex network of wetlands and sloughs. This mid-century survey captures the region as development began to touch the shoreline, notably at Lake Marian Highlands. Further east, the small settlement of Whittier sits near the edge of the sheet, providing a focal point for local history researchers and genealogists tracing family roots in this part of Florida.

Modern infrastructure transitions appear alongside older transit routes, with the massive Floridas Turnpike Toll Road cutting a north-south path across the eastern sections. This sits in stark contrast to the Peavine Trail, suggesting the shift from localized paths to major state thoroughfares. The interior is largely characterized by intermittent water features like Blanket Bay Slough and isolated landmarks such as a lone Windmill and a Gaging Sta.