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1959 Map of Winter Haven

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Winter Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The citrus-belt topography of Polk County is defined by a dense mosaic of lakes and groves as it appeared during the mid-century transition. Winter Haven serves as a primary hub, with urban expansion noted around Lake Martha, Lake Elbert, and the Amphitheater. To the north, Lake Alfred and Haines City are connected by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad, reflecting the vital transport routes for the region's agricultural output. The presence of the Univ Of Fla Exper Sta and the Dept of Agriculture Research Lab underscores the area's importance to Florida's horticultural development.

Local landmarks such as Florence Villa, Dundee, and Lucerne Park are surrounded by extensive water bodies like Lake Henry and Lake Fannie. Academic and civic life is captured through the locations of Jewett High School, Brigham School, and Oakland Cemetery. The map illustrates a landscape where town boundaries were beginning to blend into the surrounding citrus hills, a pattern indicated by the purple photorevision overlays.