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1965 Map of Osteen

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Osteen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The St Johns River and its intricate network of sloughs and lakes dominate this Central Florida landscape at the boundary of Volusia and Seminole Counties. The river's winding path is flanked by features like Brickyard Slough and Indian Mound Slough, indicating a complex riparian environment before modern drainage altered much of the region. Local settlements are scattered throughout the pine and palm hammocks, including the community of Osteen and the historically significant Indian Mound Village near the river bend.

Transport and utility infrastructure of the mid-20th century is evident through the presence of the Seaboard Coast Line and the abandoned Old Railroad Grade north of Osteen. To the southwest, the development of the Sanford Airport and residential patterns in Midway and Canaan show the transition toward suburbanization. Local landmarks such as St Pauls Ch, Geneva Cem, and Geigers Landing provide valuable points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the heritage of these riverfront communities.