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1953 Map of Pine Castle

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pine Castle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lake Conway and its intricate shoreline dominate this central Florida landscape, surrounding communities like Belle Isle and Edgewood during a period of significant transition. The map details the residential expansion south of Orlando, where early settlements such as Pine Castle and Conway began to merge into a suburban corridor. The industrial and transportation evolution of the area is evident in the presence of the Seaboard Coast Line and the substantial footprint of the Orlando International Airport, which serves as a major landmark amid the region's many water bodies.

Southward, the terrain shifts into the wetter lowlands of Boggy Creek Swamp and Mare Prairie, showing the natural hydrology before extensive modern drainage. Scattered landmarks like Lock Cem and the smaller settlement of Taft provide points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Orange County. The map also captures the path of the Bee Line Expressway Toll Road, illustrating the post-war infrastructure that redefined connectivity across the Florida peninsula.