Old Maps of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Metal Detecting

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Fort Lauderdale, 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 Map of West Palm Beach, 1964 Print
    1956 West Palm Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    South Florida during the mid-fifties exhibits a fascinating balance between expanding coastal cities and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the development of inland settlements like Immokalee and Okeelanta or locate vanished landmarks like Chosen and Buckingham Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 Map of West Palm Beach
    1957 West Palm Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by massive drainage canals and the early expansion of the Gold Coast. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial outposts like the Sugar plant and Everglades Labor Center, or locate the Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.

  8. 1958 Map of West Palm Beach
    1958 Map of West Palm Beach
    1958 West Palm Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Florida in the late fifties was a land of transition between massive agricultural works and rapid coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old canal networks, early rail lines like the Florida East Coast, and landmarks like the Moore Haven Lock or Jupiter Auxiliary Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 1964 Print
    1962 Fort Lauderdale North
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County is seen here during its mid-century suburban boom as subdivisions and schools rise from the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in Wilton Manors or locate institutions like Provident Hospital and Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Port Everglades, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Port Everglades, 1964 Print
    1962 Port Everglades
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County at the start of the sixties showcases a period of massive waterfront engineering and residential expansion. Trace the growth of Fort Lauderdale through its developed islands like Rio Vista Isles and the burgeoning industrial hub at Port Everglades.
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Pompano Beach, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Pompano Beach, 1964 Print
    1962 Pompano Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Broward County shoreline was rapidly transforming in the early sixties as new canal-front neighborhoods expanded along the coast. Trace the development of Garden Isles and Sea Ranch Lakes, or locate mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Holy Cross Hospital.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 1964 Print
    1962 Fort Lauderdale South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County is captured in the early sixties during a period of rapid westward expansion. Genealogists can trace family connections to suburban enclaves like Hacienda Village and schools such as St Thomas Aquinas High Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1981 Map of Fort Lauderdale, 1983 Print
    1981 Map of Fort Lauderdale, 1983 Print
    1981 Fort Lauderdale
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida’s Atlantic coast meets the vast interior wetlands in the early eighties as urban growth pushed against the managed glades. Trace the suburban expansion near Fort Lauderdale alongside the Florida East Coast RR and the remote reaches of Deem City.

  14. 1985 Map of Fort Lauderdale, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Fort Lauderdale, 1986 Print
    1985 Fort Lauderdale
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida’s Atlantic coast and vast interior wetlands are captured here during a decade of rapid coastal expansion and environmental management. Researchers can trace the development of beach communities like Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach alongside the massive canal systems of the Everglades.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of West Palm Beach, 1988 Print
    1987 West Palm Beach
    1988 Print · USGS
    South Florida is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the intricate balance between rapid coastal growth and the vast interior wetlands. Researchers can trace the drainage canals of The Everglades or locate the boundaries of the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1994 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 1999 Print
    1994 Fort Lauderdale South
    1999 Print · USGS
    South Florida during the mid-nineties shows a landscape of rapid growth, defined by massive highway interchanges and coastal expansion. Trace family history and local development through detailed locations like Hollywood Indian Reservation, Nova University, and Old Pioneer Cem.

  17. 1995 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 1999 Print
    1995 Fort Lauderdale North
    1999 Print · USGS
    Greater Fort Lauderdale in the mid-nineties reveals a landscape of engineered waterways and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Sabal Palms Estates, the grounds of Lockhart Stadium, and the Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

  18. 2024 Map of Pompano Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Pompano Beach, 2024 Print
    2024 Pompano Beach
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County shows its mature residential canal systems and waterfront neighborhoods in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the layout of Pompano Isles, locate the Lettuce Lake Burial Mound, and explore the southern reaches of Wilton Manors.

  19. 2024 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Lauderdale North
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior near Fort Lauderdale is shown in high detail during its contemporary phase of dense residential and educational growth. Researchers can trace local development through the many estates and memorial sites like Sabal Palms Estates and Sunset Memorial Gardens.

  20. 2024 Map of Port Everglades, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Port Everglades, 2024 Print
    2024 Port Everglades
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Broward County at the start of the 2020s shows a dense network of canal-front neighborhoods and massive port infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of waterfront sites from Harbor Beach down to Hollywood Beach and the industrial corridors of Port Everglades.

  21. 2024 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Fort Lauderdale South, 2024 Print
    2024 Fort Lauderdale South
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida’s intricate web of canals and urban corridors is on full display in this modern survey of the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood area. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront neighborhoods like Rio Vista Isles or locate local landmarks such as Evergreen Cem and the Broward County Judicial Complex.

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