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1956 Map of Winter Garden

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Winter Garden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The citrus-growing heart of Orange County unfolds along the southern shore of Lake Apopka in this mid-century survey. Winter Garden stands as the primary hub, showing a dense grid of streets and key civic landmarks like the Dillard Street Sch and Winter Garden Cemetery. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and numerous small lakes, including Starke Lake near Ocoee and Lake Down by Windermere.

Industrial and transit patterns are defined by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, which links smaller settlements like Tildenville, Oakland, and Fullers. Local recreation and entertainment are visible through the Drive-in Theater and Irrgain Park, while the agricultural character is further emphasized by scattered sand and clay pits. This era reflects the region's transition, maintaining its rural lakeside roots while supporting growing community centers.