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1950s Maps of Palm Bay, Florida

Explore 14 historic maps of Palm Bay from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Palm Bay's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Palm Bay's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Palm Bay, FL maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Melbourne East
    1951 Map of Melbourne East
    1951 Melbourne East
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Space Coast shoreline comes alive in the early fifties, showing the mainland growth of Melbourne and Eau Gallie before the height of the space race. Trace the early layout of Indialantic, the path of the Florida East Coast rail line, and waterfront landmarks like Wells Park.
  4. 1951 Map of Fellsmere
    1951 Map of Fellsmere
    1951 Fellsmere
    1951 Print · USGS
    Indian River County's inland landscape was a mix of canal engineering and citrus-era transport just after the war. Researchers can trace the Trans Florida Central Line, locate the Old Sebastian Cem, and find Brookside.
  7. 1951 Map of Melbourne West
    1951 Map of Melbourne West
    1951 Melbourne West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Brevard County was entering a new era of growth and aviation during the early fifties, before the space age transformed the region. Researchers can trace the layout of the Malabar Naval Air Station and early neighborhoods like June Park and Eau Gallie.
  10. 1951 Map of Grant
    1951 Map of Grant
    1951 Grant
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Brevard County comes into focus in the early fifties, showing the interplay of naval aviation and quiet riverfront life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Valkaria, the Cemetery near Grant, and the rail stops along the Florida East Coast.
  13. 1953 Map of Fellsmere SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Fellsmere SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Fellsmere SW
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Florida marshlands during the early 1950s show an environment being actively reshaped by drainage engineering. Trace the early water management systems of St Johns Marsh through its network of Levees, Flowing Wells, and the Trans Florida rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Fellsmere NW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Fellsmere NW, 1954 Print
    1953 Fellsmere NW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Brevard County was undergoing a major transformation in the early 1950s as engineers reshaped the Florida wetlands. Researchers can trace the mid-century hydrological changes through the network of Levee and Spoil Bank systems surrounding St Johns Marsh.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Deer Park SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Deer Park SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Deer Park SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Upper St. Johns River Basin in the early 1950s is a landscape of vast wetlands and early water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate significant archaeological sites such as North Indian Field and Middle Indian Field.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Kenansville NE, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Kenansville NE, 1954 Print
    1953 Kenansville NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Florida’s interior wetlands come into focus in the early fifties as engineers began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the early infrastructure of Tenmile Ranch, find several Flowing Well sites, and locate landmarks like Mulberry Mound.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Map of Orlando, 1969 Print
    1955 Orlando
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was entering the space age in the mid-fifties, balancing its citrus heritage with new military and aerospace frontiers. You can trace early developments at Kennedy Space Center or locate interior settlements like Eatonville and Pine Castle.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Map of Fort Pierce, 1965 Print
    1956 Fort Pierce
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central and coastal Florida appear here during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail-to-highway transition along the Sunshine State Parkway or locate old settlements like Ankona, Walton, and Indrio.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Map of Orlando
    1957 Orlando
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Palm Bay, including Orlando, Lakeland, and other nearby areas
  34. 1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Map of Fort Pierce
    1958 Fort Pierce
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central and South Florida are captured here in the late fifties as the citrus and ranching interior met the modern highway era. Researchers can trace the early path of the Sunshine State Parkway and locate established rail depots in Sebring, Okeechobee, and Arcadia.
  37. 1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Map of Orlando
    1958 Orlando
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Florida was a landscape of citrus, rail, and emerging aerospace technology during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Cape Canaveral and Patrick Air Force Base or locate inland citrus and rail hubs like Sanford and Lakeland.
  40. 1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Map of Fort Pierce
    1959 Fort Pierce
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Florida and the Treasure Coast are shown here in the late fifties, during a period of steady citrus and coastal growth. Trace the historic routes of the Florida East Coast Ry or locate the boundaries of the Seminole Indian Reservation and Highlands Hammock State Park.
    3 unique versions available
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