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1955 Map of Orlando

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Orlando
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Central Florida’s mid-century transformation is captured in this 1970s revision, showing the rapid expansion of Orlando and its surrounding citrus and lake country. The landscape is defined by the massive footprint of Walt Disney World and the strategic military presence at the Orlando Naval Training Device Center and McCoy AFB. To the east, the space age is in full swing at Cape Kennedy Air Force Station on Merritt Island, separated from the mainland by the Indian River and Banana River.

Transportation networks like the Sunshine State Parkway and the Bee Line Expressway reflect the shift toward automotive tourism, while the Florida East Coast RR and Atlantic Coast Line RR continue to serve established citrus hubs like Kissimmee and Winter Garden. The map provides a detailed view of the extensive lake systems, from Lake Apopka in the west to the wetlands of the Toso Hatchee State Game Preserve.