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1966 Map of Leesburg West

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Leesburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The western edge of Leesburg and the growing community of Fruitland Park dominate this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape transitioning between central Florida's citrus groves and its sprawling lake systems. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad creates a distinctive diagonal axis through the terrain, connecting the smaller settlements of Bamboo and Whitney to the regional hub of Leesburg. This era shows significant civic and educational development, with the presence of Carver Heights High Sch, Leesburg High Sch, and Rimes Sch marking the period's residential expansion.

Water defines the geography, from the vast expanse of Lake Griffin and Lake Harris to the smaller interior basins like Lake Denham and Myrtle Lake. The survey also documents the early path of the Sunshine State Parkway, which bypasses the older town centers. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as Lone Oak Cemetery, the Mt Olive Ch, and the recreational Venetian Garden along the shoreline, providing a clear record of the area's mid-century layout.