1966 Map of Leesburg West

About this map

Leesburg and the surrounding Lake County citrus and lake country are captured here during a period of transition in the mid-1960s, with later updates tracking the suburban expansion of Beverly Shores and Fruitland Park. The landscape is a complex mosaic of water and wetlands, defined by the major basins of Lake Harris, Lake Griffin, and the expansive Lake Deaton. The map documents the local educational and social infrastructure, featuring sites like Johnson Jr College, Carver Heights High Sch, and Leesburg High Sch. Transportation corridors are anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Floridas Turnpike, which cuts through the southwestern corner near the Okahumpka Plaza. Unique terrain features like Magnolia Island and Flat Island rise above the marshy fringes of Lake Denham, while the Flying Baron Airport reflects the era's light aviation activity.