1956 Map of Orlando East

About this map

Winter Park and eastern Orlando dominate this mid-century landscape, a period marked by the expansion of residential neighborhoods and institutional footprints. The massive Orlando Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of the central terrain, while Rollins College and the Isle of Sicily highlight the upscale development around the region's numerous lakes. The map documents the city's growth along the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, which services the area alongside aviation facilities like Showalter Airpark. Local community life is evidenced by numerous educational and religious sites, such as Audubon Park Sch and Union Park Ch, while the natural topography is defined by dozens of named water bodies, including Lake Barton and Lake Maitland. Cultural landmarks such as Greenwood Cemetery and Mead Garden provide essential reference points for those studying the mid-1950s urban and suburban layout of Orange County.