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1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka SE, 1983 Print
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1952 Map of Lake Weohyakapka SE

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Indian Lake Estates appears as a developing residential grid in this central Florida survey, marking a distinct shift in the landscape toward mid-century planned community development. The area is defined by its proximity to the expansive waters of Lake Kissimmee and Tiger Lake, with the Polk and Osceola county line running through the eastern shoreline and across the large Brahma Island. Traces of earlier industrial activity are visible in the form of the Old Railroad Grade, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, suggesting a legacy of timber or freight transport that predates the suburban expansion. The natural drainage of Buttermilk Slough winds through the wetlands east of the planned estates, illustrating the complex relationship between the region's low-lying marshlands and the push for modern habitation during the early 1950s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain