1950s Maps of Florida

1. 1950 Map of Hialeah

   

   1950 Hialeah

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Miami-Dade County is shown here during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the early layout of Hialeah, the grounds of Hialeah Park, and numerous family burial sites like Mt Nebo Cem.

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4. 1950 Map of Arlington

   

   1950 Arlington

   1950 Print · USGS

   Coastal Duval County comes alive in the early fifties as the St. Johns River communities begin to expand eastward into the pine lands. Local researchers can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds like Gilmore Cem and Parsons Cem, or locate historic landmarks such as Craig Field and the ancient Indian Mound.

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7. 1950 Map of Riomar

   

   1950 Riomar

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Florida barrier island around Vero Beach is captured here at mid-century, before the era of intensive high-rise development. Trace the early layout of the Riomar Country Club Golf Course and coastal landmarks like the Vero Beach Bridge and Bethel Creek.

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10. 1950 Map of St. Lucie Inlet

    

    1950 St. Lucie Inlet

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century coastal Florida comes alive in this survey of the St. Lucie area as it appeared just after the war. Local historians can trace the foundations of Stuart and Port Sewall, the grounds of Witham Field, and the expanse of the Hanson Grant.

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13. 1950 Map of Homestead

    

    1950 Homestead

    1950 Print · USGS

    South Florida's agricultural heartland is documented here just after the war, showing the expansion of Homestead and Florida City. Genealogists and historians can trace the early road network of Avocado Drive and the vital Florida East Coast railway.

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16. 1950 Map of Ankona

    

    1950 Ankona

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Florida coast near White City is shown here just after the war, when rail and river dominated the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Ankona and Walton along the Indian River and the Florida East Coast railway.

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19. 1950 Map of Mayport

    

    1950 Mayport

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Duval County comes to life at the midpoint of the century, showing the intricate wetlands between the St. Johns River and Nassau Sound. Researchers can locate the Anderson Cem, the Ribault Monument, and the Abandoned Lighthouse near East Mayport.

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22. 1950 Map of Fort Pierce

    

    1950 Fort Pierce

    1950 Print · USGS

    Fort Pierce and the surrounding St. Lucie County coast come alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of White City, locate the White City Cem, and explore the rail corridor of the Florida East Coast.

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25. 1950 Map of Palm City

    

    1950 Palm City

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century coastal Florida comes alive in this survey of the river forks and early development near the Atlantic coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Stuart and Palm City, locating landmarks like Union Ch and the Fern Hill Cem.

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28. 1950 Map of Glades

    

    1950 Glades

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Florida coast at mid-century reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of marsh and sea. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Dixie Highway and locate coastal landmarks like Narrow Point and Manatee Bay.

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31. 1950 Map of Trout River

    

    1950 Trout River

    1950 Print · USGS

    North of Jacksonville in the early postwar era, the riverfront is a landscape of growing suburbs and civic institutions. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial sites at Restlawn Memorial Park or trace the early days of the Jacksonville Municipal Airport.

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34. 1950 Map of Boca Raton

    

    1950 Boca Raton

    1950 Print · USGS

    Southeast Florida’s coastline shows its mid-century character before the peak of modern development, centered on the growing resorts and transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, locating landmarks like the Lighthouse and the original Florida East Coast rail line.

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37. 1950 Map of Miami

    

    1950 Miami

    1950 Print · USGS

    Greater Miami at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape of dredging and development across Biscayne Bay. Genealogists and researchers can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of named sites like Liberty Square, Bethel Ch, and the Burdine Stadium.

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40. 1950 Map of Delray Beach

    

    1950 Delray Beach

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Florida coast near Delray Beach and Boca Raton is captured here during its post-war transition. You can trace the competing paths of the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads or locate local landmarks like Christ Ch and the Rifle Range.

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43. 1950 Map of Mulberry

    

    1950 Mulberry

    1950 Print · USGS

    The phosphate mining district around Mulberry is captured here at mid-century, showing a landscape defined by industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Tancrede and locate rural landmarks such as Medulla Ch and Prairie Cem.

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46. 1950 Map of Bartow

    

    1950 Bartow

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Bartow and the central Florida phosphate district are seen here during a period of industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools like Union Academy, rural churches like Macedonia Ch, and the sprawling Strip Mine Area that reshaped the local terrain.

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49. 1950 Map of Goose Island

    

    1950 Goose Island

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Franklin County coast comes alive in the mid-century, showing the quiet settlement of Eastpoint and the long, sandy stretches of St George Island. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace coastal landmarks like Eastpoint Cem, Old Landing, and Goose Island.

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52. 1950 Map of Fort Pierce NW

    

    1950 Fort Pierce NW

    1950 Print · USGS

    St. Lucie County was a landscape of citrus groves and emerging aviation hubs just after the war. Researchers can trace early infrastructure along Kings Highway, the St Lucie County Airport, and the winding Tenmile Creek.

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55. 1950 Map of Hobbs Cross Roads

    

    1950 Hobbs Cross Roads

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Florida-Alabama state line at mid-century was a region of river landings and remote crossroad communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like McDuffie Cem, Beulah Anna Ch, and the old river access at Old Warehouse Landing.

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58. 1950 Map of Prosperity

    

    1950 Prosperity

    1950 Print · USGS

    Holmes County in the early post-war years remained a landscape of timbered bays and scattered family settlements connected by the Old Spanish Trail. Researchers can trace the footprints of Arrant Settlement, Prosperity, and historic churches like Corinth Ch.

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61. 1950 Map of Millers Ferry

    

    1950 Millers Ferry

    1950 Print · USGS

    The riverine corridor of the Florida Panhandle comes alive in the mid-century before major highway changes altered the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family connections at Miller Cem and locate vanished river crossings like Millers Ferry and Shell Landing Ferry.

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64. 1950 Map of Jupiter

    

    1950 Jupiter

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida is mapped in the early postwar years as the town of Jupiter begins to expand around its famous lighthouse. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like the Jupiter Cem, the US Navy Marine Base, and the old Jupiter Sch.

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67. 1950 Map of Eastport

    

    1950 Eastport

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Duval County comes alive in this mid-century survey of the riverbanks and tidal marshes north of the city. Genealogists can trace family footprints through community anchors like New Berlin, the Dunn Creek Cem, and churches such as Oak Grove Ch.

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70. 1950 Map of Laurel Hill

    

    1950 Laurel Hill

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Florida-Alabama border region is captured here at mid-century, showcasing the timberlands and rail-centered settlements between Laurel Hill and Florala. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like the Old Spanish Trail and find family sites like Mt Zion Cem or Dorcas Ch.

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73. 1950 Map of North Miami

    

    1950 North Miami

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Miami-Dade County comes to life as coastal settlements like Bal Harbour and Surfside begin to take shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Opa-locka and the sprawling U S Naval Air Station during this era of rapid growth.

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