1944 Map of Lakeland

About this map

Lakeland sits at the center of a dense lacustrine landscape, defined by dozens of named water bodies like Lake Parker, Lake Hollingsworth, and Lake Bonny. During the mid-1940s, the city's grid was already well-established, punctuated by landmarks such as the Florida Southern College campus and the Lakeland Airport. The surrounding countryside reveals the early industrial footprint of the region, where numerous Strip Mines are mapped near Eaton Park and Winston, signaling the importance of phosphate mining to the local economy.