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1960 Map of Sorrento

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Sorrento
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Sorrento and Mount Plymouth anchor this early 1960s survey of the central Florida ridge, a landscape characterized by its dense network of karst lakes and citrus-era groves. The Atlantic Coast Line railroad cuts diagonally through the terrain, connecting small settlements like Tangerine and Bay Ridge to the broader regional economy. The map captures a moment before modern suburbanization, where citrus production is evidenced by the многочисленные names like Ondich Road and family-linked tracts.

Water dominates the geography, from the expansive Seminole Swamp in the northeast to the recreational focus around Kelly Rock Springs Park and the Neighborhood Lakes. Local genealogy is well-served by several clearly marked burial grounds, including the Tangerine Cem, Sorrento Cem, and Seneca Cem, providing vital anchor points for family history researchers studying the pioneer families of Lake and Orange Counties.