1952 Map of Lake Wales
USGS Topo · Published 1988About this map
Iron Mountain dominates this portion of the Florida ridge, rising above a landscape defined by dozens of freshwater basins and the growing town of Lake Wales. Recorded just after the mid-century and revised in the 1980s, the map highlights the intricate relationship between the region's topography and its early 20th-century development. The landmark Bok Tower and nearby Mountain Lake Sta anchor a district of private estates and groves, while the town center concentrates around Lake Wales and Lake Alta. Civil infrastructure such as the Lake Wales Municipal Airport and the Seaboard Coast Line railroad suggest the area's role as a transportation hub for the citrus industry and tourism. Smaller settlements like Waverly and North Lake Wales appear alongside educational landmarks including Polk Ave Sch and Roosevelt Sch.
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Editions of this 1952 Lake Wales Map
9 editions found
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