1959 Map of Winter Haven

About this map

Winter Haven and Haines City anchor this citrus-belt landscape during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The map details a complex hydrological network where residential growth and agricultural research intersect, evidenced by the Univ of Fla Exper Sta and the Dept of Agriculture Research Lab. Urban footprints extend toward smaller communities like Florence Villa and Dundee, while the Seaboard Coast Line railroad creates a transit spine through the lake-dotted terrain. Neighborhood infrastructure is deeply visible, from the Jewett High Sch to local landmarks like the Amphitheater and Drive-in Theater. The map captures the transition of formerly open land into leisure and residential spaces, including the Lake Region Golf Club and Lakeside Memorial Park, all set against a backdrop of dozens of named water bodies like Lake Haines and Lake Hamilton.