Old Maps of Glades County, Florida for Metal Detecting

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Glades County, FL maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Okeechobee NW, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Okeechobee NW, 1954 Print
    1952 Okeechobee NW
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Florida Everglades and Kissimmee basin are captured here in the early 1950s, documenting a landscape of complex water management and indigenous lands. Researchers can trace the original winding course of the Kissimmee River and its proximity to the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation and Paradise Run.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Okeechobee, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Okeechobee, 1954 Print
    1952 Okeechobee
    1954 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake Okeechobee and the city of Okeechobee are shown in detail during the early 1950s. Researchers can trace the Seaboard Air Line tracks through settlements like Cypress Quarters and Sherman, alongside the emerging Levee system.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Brighton NW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brighton NW, 1954 Print
    1953 Brighton NW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Florida's interior wetlands underwent a dramatic transformation in the early fifties as new water management projects took hold. Researchers can trace the massive dredging efforts along the Indian Prairie Canal and find remote outposts like Cabbage Island or several isolated Windmill sites.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Brighton SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brighton SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Brighton SW
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Florida Everglades interior at the start of the fifties shows a landscape of expansive wetlands and early water control projects. Researchers can trace the original extent of the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation and the course of Gator Slough.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Brighton, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brighton, 1954 Print
    1953 Brighton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Florida prairie interior comes into focus during the early 1950s, showing the early engineering of the South Florida drainage system. Local historians can trace the early layout of the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation and the path of the Indian Prairie Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Brighton SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brighton SE, 1954 Print
    1953 Brighton SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Seminole tribal lands near Lake Okeechobee are documented here in the early fifties during a period of expanding water control. Researchers can locate the Brighton Indian Day Sch, the Indian Cem, and the settlement at Sarasota Colony.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Okeechobee SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Okeechobee SW, 1954 Print
    1953 Okeechobee SW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Florida's marshy interior meets the vast waters of Lake Okeechobee in the early fifties, documenting a landscape reshaped by engineering. Trace the early boundaries of the Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation and the path of the Indian Prairie Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Telegraph Swamp NE, 1957 Print
    1956 Telegraph Swamp NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior at the mid-century mark appears here as a vast network of wetlands and seasonal drainages. Researchers can trace the original hydrological patterns of Rainey Slough and the Branch along the Charlotte and Glades county line.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 1957 Map of Long Island Marsh SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Long Island Marsh SE, 1958 Print
    1957 Long Island Marsh SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior during the late fifties reveals a vast wetland where four counties meet amidst a landscape of sloughs and ranch land. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks such as Montgomery Ranch and Rainey Slough.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Venus, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Venus, 1958 Print
    1957 Venus
    1958 Print · USGS
    The rural interior of south-central Florida is captured here in the late fifties, centered on the small settlement of Venus. Trace the historic path of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad as it cuts through the marshlands and past Rattlesnake Branch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Venus SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Venus SW, 1958 Print
    1957 Venus SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Highlands and Glades county line in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape shaped by water and early transportation efforts. Trace the remnants of an Old Railroad Grade and locate features like Old Venus and the crossing at Robins Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Telegraph Swamp SE, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Telegraph Swamp SE, 1959 Print
    1957 Telegraph Swamp SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Florida interior during the mid-1950s reveals a landscape where the corners of four counties meet among sprawling wetlands. Researchers can locate the Fort Denaud Cem and trace seasonal watercourses like Jacks Branch and Cypress Cr.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 1958 Map of La Belle NW, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of La Belle NW, 1959 Print
    1958 La Belle NW
    1959 Print · USGS
    Florida's interior wetlands are captured in the late fifties, showcasing the complex hydrologic network of Glades County. Researchers can trace the natural courses of Fisheating Creek and Rainey Slough through this largely undeveloped landscape.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1958 Map of Goodno, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Goodno, 1959 Print
    1958 Goodno
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Caloosahatchee River valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of cattle marshes and orange groves transitioning into managed water systems. Genealogists and historians can trace the community around Ortona, from the Ortona Cem and Indian Mound to the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1958 Map of La Belle, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of La Belle, 1959 Print
    1958 La Belle
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hendry and Glades county line comes alive in the late fifties, centered on the riverfront community of La Belle. Researchers can trace the early street grid of La Belle and the winding course of Pollywog Creek and the Caloosahatchee River.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1958 Map of Palmdale, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Palmdale, 1959 Print
    1958 Palmdale
    1959 Print · USGS
    Glades County, Florida, is captured here in the late fifties as a landscape of remote rail stops and winding waterways. Genealogists and historians can locate the small communities of Palmdale, Harrisburg, and Hall City along the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 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

  23. 1970 Map of Moore Haven, 1976 Print
    1970 Map of Moore Haven, 1976 Print
    1970 Moore Haven
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Everglades comes into focus in the 1970s at the intersection of water and rail. Trace the historic layout of Moore Haven, its local landmarks like St Josephs Ch, and the vast Herbert Hoover Dyke system.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1970 Map of Lakeport, 1976 Print
    1970 Map of Lakeport, 1976 Print
    1970 Lakeport
    1976 Print · USGS
    Glades County's marshy interior and the edge of Lake Okeechobee are shown here during the early 1970s. Local historians and genealogists can trace the Brighton Indian Reservation and ancestral sites like Fort Centre and the Indian Mounds.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1971 Map of Fisheating Bay, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fisheating Bay, 1973 Print
    1971 Fisheating Bay
    1973 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Lake Okeechobee are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by massive water-engineering projects. Trace the engineering of the Herbert Hoover Dyke and find local landmarks like Lakeport and Sportsman Village.
    2 unique versions available

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