
Winter Haven and its surrounding citrus-belt neighbors anchor this recent survey of Polk County’s lake-dense interior. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of interconnected waterways, where the Lake Wales Ridge provides subtle elevation changes amidst the countless basins of Lake Hamilton, Lake Conine, and Lake Rochelle. The region’s residential and educational growth is centered around Polk State College and the distinct neighborhoods of Florence Villa and Lucerne Park, while industrial and transit corridors follow the path of Railroad Ave and the historic Old Dixie Hwy. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Oaklawn Cem and the Saint Matthew Catholic Church Columbarium, set against the recreational backdrop of the world-famous Cypress Gardens area.
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1944 · Polk City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Auburndale
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1949 · Bartow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Bartow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Lake Wales
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Dundee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Davenport
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Eloise
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Orlando
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Fort Pierce
USGS Topo · 1:250,000