1966 Map of Leesburg West

About this map

Leesburg and its surrounding lake-strewn landscape are captured here during a period of mid-century development. The map shows the established residential grid of the city, featuring several educational institutions like Leesburg High Sch and Carver Heights High Sch, alongside the campus of Johnson Jr College. The regional transportation network is anchored by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Sunshine State Parkway, which bypasses the older settlements of Okahumpka and Orange Home. Outside the urban center, the terrain is dominated by a complex system of water bodies, including the expansive Lake Harris and the protected lands of Lake Griffin State Park. Scattered throughout the rural areas are specialized features such as multiple claypits, Bugg Spring, and landmarks like the Radio Tower (WBIL), reflecting a landscape transition from agriculture and resource extraction to modern recreational and residential use.