History

Boat houses on Lake Maitland.<br />Credit: Hampton Dunn Collection - USF Special Collections.

Boat houses on Lake Maitland.
Credit: Hampton Dunn Collection - USF Special Collections.

Water resources within the State of Florida have undergone change throughout history; from periods during the ice age when most coastal areas were uplands to recent history where humankind have created canals to divert freshwater from land into the estuaries. This section of the Atlas includes links to historic information and the geologic record.

Human History

Human History Documents

Explore this section to find information about the history of human habitation and culture in the Orange County area.

Natural History

Personal Narratives (Oral History)

Narrative History Documents

Follow this link to read word-of-mouth histories of the habitat, wildlife and waters of the Orange County area.

Other Published Reports

Other Published Historical Reports

Find links and documents pertaining to the natural history of Orange County and its watersheds.

Geologic History

Geological History Documents

Florida is rich in Geological history. Explore this section to learn more about the lands and seas that have come and gone where Florida now stands.

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