Old Maps of Sunrise, Florida for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sunrise with 28 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Sunrise has changed over the decades.


Sunrise, 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. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1963 Map of Cooper City NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Cooper City NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Cooper City NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Broward County in the early sixties showcases the intersection of Everglades conservation and rapid suburban growth. Trace the engineering of the landscape through Levee No 35A and the Lauderhill Corporate Boundary near Our Saviour Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Cooper City, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Cooper City, 1965 Print
    1963 Cooper City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Broward County’s transition from citrus and drainage canals to suburban neighborhoods is captured in the early sixties. Researchers can trace early boundaries of Cooper City and Davie, or locate landmarks like the USDA Experimental Station and Holy Sacrament Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1994 Map of Cooper City, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Cooper City, 2000 Print
    1994 Cooper City
    2000 Print · USGS
    Broward County’s suburban growth and canal engineering are on full display in the mid-nineties as Cooper City and Davie expand. Local researchers can locate landmark sites like Camp Seminole (BSA), the South Florida State Hospital, and Treetops Regional Park.

  13. 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.

  14. 2012 Map of Cooper City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cooper City, 2012 Print
    2012 Cooper City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Broward County's suburban expansion is in full view here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Sunshine Ranches, locate the Mac-Ivor & Friends Airstrip, or map the proximity of Pembroke Lakes Mall.

  15. 2012 Map of Cooper City NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cooper City NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Cooper City NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Florida's suburban frontier and the Everglades interface appear in remarkable detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Plantation Acres and identify landmarks like Markham Co Park and the Shops of Tamarac.

  16. 2012 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Lauderdale North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Broward County’s northern suburbs and canal networks are captured in detail during this era of intense residential development. Researchers can trace family roots through several large cemeteries like Queen of Heaven Cem or locate community hubs such as Saint George and North Andrews Gardens.

  17. 2015 Map of Cooper City NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cooper City NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Cooper City NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Broward County's suburban frontier comes into sharp focus during the mid-2010s, where master-planned communities meet the Everglades. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Coral Springs, Sunrise, and the residential layouts of Plantation Acres.

  18. 2015 Map of Cooper City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cooper City, 2015 Print
    2015 Cooper City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Broward County's suburban expansion is in full view during the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of planned residential growth and water management. Researchers can trace neighborhood development from Cooper City to Southwest Ranches while locating landmarks like Pine Island Ridge and the Mac-Ivor & Friends Airstrip.

  19. 2015 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Lauderdale North
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Fort Lauderdale are shown here in the mid-2010s, illustrating the dense grid of modern residential development. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Queen of Heaven Cem, the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, and the small community of Lazy Lake.

  20. 2018 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Lauderdale North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Broward County’s mid-century growth is on full display in this survey of the communities between Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and family history sites such as Sunset Memorial Gardens.

  21. 2018 Map of Cooper City NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cooper City NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Cooper City NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    The western edge of Broward County is defined by the striking contrast between the vast Everglades and modern suburban growth. Trace the development of Sunrise and Tamarac along major arteries like Sunset Strip and the Middle River Canal.

  22. 2018 Map of Cooper City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cooper City, 2018 Print
    2018 Cooper City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Broward County's suburban expansion is on full display in the late 2010s as neighborhoods wrap around the historic canal system. Genealogists and locals can trace modern lot lines and landmarks from Cooper City and Pembroke Pines to Royal Palm Ranches.

  23. 2021 Map of Cooper City NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cooper City NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Cooper City NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Broward County’s western edge is captured here in the early 2020s, where the suburban grids of Sunrise and Plantation meet the wetland boundary. Trace the transition from The Everglades to developed neighborhoods via the Conservation Levee Trl and Markham Park.

  24. 2021 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Lauderdale North, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Lauderdale North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northern Broward County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of dense residential growth and canal networks. Researchers can trace the development of North Andrews Gardens or locate memorial sites like Sunset Memorial Gardens and the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.

  25. 2021 Map of Cooper City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cooper City, 2021 Print
    2021 Cooper City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Broward County's suburban expansion is on full display in this modern survey of Cooper City and Southwest Ranches. Researchers can trace the sophisticated canal systems and find local landmarks like Pine Island Ridge and Sunshine Ranches.

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