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1953 Map of Lake Marian SE

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Marian SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Marian anchors the northern landscape of this interior Florida region, where the shoreline transitions into the residential development of Lake Marian Highlands. Further east, the small settlement of Whittier sits near the edge of the wetlands, providing a glimpse into the localized geography of Osceola County during the mid-20th century. The transportation network is defined by the high-speed transit of the Floridas Turnpike Toll Road, which contrasts with the older, more utilitarian Peavine Trail cutting through the open terrain.

Surface drainage patterns are visible through features like Blanket Bay Slough and various ponds and marshes that dot the plains. Human activity is marked by a Cem near Whittier and scattered infrastructure such as a Windmill and a Gaging Sta. This survey reflects a period when modern highway infrastructure began to bisect traditional ranching or agricultural lands, while preserving older named trails and local landmarks.