1944 Map of Lakeland

About this map

Lakeland sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, a city defined by its relationship with water and industry. During this wartime era, the region was characterized by the sprawling Atlantic Coast Line railroad network and a heavy military presence, most notably at the Auxiliary Landing Field U S Army. The city grid is tightly concentrated between a series of freshwater bodies including Lake Parker, Lake Hollingsworth, and Lake Morton, the latter being home to Florida Southern College.