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1940s Maps of Broward County, Florida

Explore 10 historic maps of Broward County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Broward County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Broward County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Broward County, FL maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Fort Lauderdale North
    1945 Map of Fort Lauderdale North
    1945 Fort Lauderdale North
    1945 Print · USGS
    Broward County at the end of the war shows a landscape of drainage canals and young coastal towns before the era of major suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Fort Lauderdale Municipal Airport and the Farm Labor Supply Camp.
  4. 1946 Map of West Dixie Bend, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of West Dixie Bend, 1958 Print
    1946 West Dixie Bend
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward and Palm Beach counties are shown here just after the war, during an era of significant drainage and early development. Trace the early layout of Deerfield Beach, the course of the Hillsboro Canal, and the tracks of the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
  7. 1946 Map of Boca Raton, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Boca Raton, 1958 Print
    1946 Boca Raton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Florida coast at the end of the 1940s reveals a developing network of seaside towns and vital waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Deerfield Beach and Hillsboro Beach, alongside the iconic Lighthouse and the Boca Raton Inlet.
  10. 1947 Map of North Miami, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of North Miami, 1959 Print
    1947 North Miami
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Florida is shown in a period of significant post-war expansion between Hollywood and Miami Shores. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities and landmarks like the U S Naval Air Station, MacArthur Airport, and the Hollywood Kennel Club.
  13. 1949 Map of Opalocka
    1949 Map of Opalocka
    1949 Opalocka
    1949 Print · USGS
    North Miami-Dade was a hub of military aviation and early suburban expansion in the years following World War II. Researchers can trace the layout of the U S Naval Air Station and several regional airfields like Master Field and Municipal Field.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale North
    1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale North
    1949 Fort Lauderdale North
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County is captured here just after the war as agriculture and aviation shaped the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints and sites like the Farm Labor Supply Camp, Hammondville, and the Fort Lauderdale Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of West Dixie Bend
    1949 Map of West Dixie Bend
    1949 West Dixie Bend
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County and the edge of the Everglades are shown here in the late 1940s as infrastructure began to reshape the wetlands. Researchers can trace the early layout of Deerfield Beach and the inland settlement of West Dixie Bend near the Hillsboro Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Port Everglades
    1949 Map of Port Everglades
    1949 Port Everglades
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Broward County shoreline is captured in the late 1940s as the maritime infrastructure of Port Everglades began to define the coastal economy. Genealogists and historians can trace early neighborhood plats in Nurmi Isles and locate mid-century landmarks like the U S Naval Res and Dania City Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale South
    1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale South
    1949 Fort Lauderdale South
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida’s coastal corridor comes into focus at mid-century, as the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood begin to expand inland. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Seminole Ch, the Riverside Military Academy, and the Florida East Coast rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Pompano Beach
    1949 Map of Pompano Beach
    1949 Pompano Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County comes into focus in the late 1940s as development expands along the Florida East Coast rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layouts of Pompano Beach, Pinehurst Village, and the County Prison Camp.
    2 unique versions available
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