2018 Map of Sanford SW

About this map

Ethel and Wekiva appear as quiet central nodes in this landscape where the borders of Lake, Seminole, and Orange counties converge. The hydrology of the region is the dominant force, shaped by the Wekiva River and the winding course of Black Water Cr. Extensive wetlands like the Seminole Swamp and Wekiva Swamp illustrate the low-lying character of the terrain before it gives way to a dense network of residential lakes to the east. The Florida National Scenic Trail cuts a long path through the center of the sheet, providing a corridor for exploration through the brush and wetlands. To the northeast, the terrain opens into a distinctive area known as The Prairie, while the eastern portion of the map is defined by a high concentration of small water bodies, including Yankee Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Lake Markham, reflecting the post-war residential expansion of Central Florida.