2021 Map of Lake Wales

About this map

Iron Mtn and the Lake Wales Ridge dominate this interior Florida landscape, providing significant elevation changes that contrast with the surrounding lake-dotted basins. The city of Lake Wales serves as the regional anchor, characterized by a high density of named water bodies like Lake Serena, Lake Lorraine, and Lake Wales. These lakes are not merely aesthetic; the historical development of the area is tied to the shoreline, from the aviation activity at the Chalet Suzanne Air Strip to the residential enclaves of Lake of the Hills. Institutional landmarks such as the Polk State College J D Alexander Center and the Garden Cem illustrate the long-established social fabric of the community. To the north, the citrus-aligned settlements of Waverly and Dundee show the transition toward agricultural and transit-oriented hubs like Mountain Lake Station.