2021 Map of Lake Placid

About this map

Lake Placid and the surrounding Highlands County landscape are defined by an extensive network of freshwater lakes and the prominent Lake Wales Ridge. This 2021 survey details a region where residential development, such as Sylvan Shores and Highlands Park Estates, interfaces with significant ecological preserves like the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife And Environmental Area Trl. The geography is dominated by water bodies of varying sizes, from the expansive Lake Istokpoga with its Bumblebee Island to smaller basins like Lake McCoy and Lake Pearl. For researchers, the map provides a clear view of local infrastructure including Oak Hill Cem and the residential grid extending toward Sunvale. The varied nomenclature, such as Lake June in Winter, reflects the area's long-standing identity as a destination within the Florida interior.