1952 Map of Lake Placid

About this map

The town of Lake Placid serves as the focal point of this 1950s interior Florida landscape, situated within a high density of named freshwater lakes and interconnected waterways. The geography is defined by significant bodies of water including the western reach of Lake Istokpoga, featuring Bumblebee Island and Big Island, alongside Lake June In Winter and the large southern Lake Placid. This era shows a community shaped by two major rail lines, the Atlantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line, which cross near the town center. Local history and genealogy are anchored by features such as Oak Hill Cem and Highlands Park Cem, while smaller settlements like Southeast Lake Nellie and Sunvale mark the peripheral development. The map also details a network of levees and branches, such as Boggy Branch, illustrating the complex drainage and water management systems common to Highlands County.