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Old Maps of Miami, Florida for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Miami with 41 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 Miami has changed over the decades.

Miami, FL maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Key Biscayne, 1961 Print
    1947 Map of Key Biscayne, 1961 Print
    1947 Key Biscayne
    1961 Print · USGS
    Key Biscayne and the Miami waterfront are shown here just after the war, as the new causeway began to transform the islands. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the US Coast Guard Air Station, Crandon Park, and the grounds of the Fla Adirondack Prep Sch.
  4. 1949 Map of Key Biscayne
    1949 Map of Key Biscayne
    1949 Key Biscayne
    1949 Print · USGS
    Biscayne Bay and its barrier islands are captured here in the late 1940s, just as the Rickenbacker Causeway opened new access to the keys. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like Airline Road and landmarks like the Fla Adirondack Prep Sch or Cape Florida.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Hialeah
    1950 Map of Hialeah
    1950 Hialeah
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Miami-Dade County is shown here during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the early layout of Hialeah, the grounds of Hialeah Park, and numerous family burial sites like Mt Nebo Cem.
  10. 1950 Map of Miami
    1950 Map of Miami
    1950 Miami
    1950 Print · USGS
    Greater Miami at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape of dredging and development across Biscayne Bay. Genealogists and researchers can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of named sites like Liberty Square, Bethel Ch, and the Burdine Stadium.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of South Miami
    1950 Map of South Miami
    1950 South Miami
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Miami-Dade County was undergoing a massive post-war transformation at mid-century as suburbs pushed west from the bay. Researchers can find early layouts for CORAL GABLES, the fledgling campus of the University of Miami, and the site of Browns Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of South Miami, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of South Miami, 1957 Print
    1956 South Miami
    1957 Print · USGS
    Greater Miami and Coral Gables underwent a period of significant post-war expansion during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of suburban enclaves like West Miami and Kendall or locate landmarks such as the Venetian Pool and Tropical Park.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Miami, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Miami, 1963 Print
    1956 Miami
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Florida experiences post-war expansion in the 1950s, even as the wilderness remains dominant across the southern peninsula. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban growth in Opa-locka and Perrine or locate remote sites like the Tamiami Ranger Station.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Miami
    1958 Map of Miami
    1958 Miami
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida in the late fifties reveals a coastal boom held in balance with the wild sawgrass and mangroves of Everglades National Park. Trace the paths of the Florida East Coast RR through Homestead or locate the U S Marine Corps Air Station during the height of the Cold War.
  25. 1962 Map of Miami, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Miami, 1964 Print
    1962 Miami
    1964 Print · USGS
    Miami and its surrounding coastal islands are shown in the early sixties as the modern city's footprint solidified. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods like Edison Center, locate the iconic Orange Bowl, and study the early layout of North Bay Village.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Hialeah, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hialeah, 1964 Print
    1962 Hialeah
    1964 Print · USGS
    Miami-Dade County during the early sixties shows a landscape of rapid suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Flagler Memorial Park or explore the rail-dependent economy of the Hialeah Yards and Medley.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Key Biscayne, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Key Biscayne, 1964 Print
    1962 Key Biscayne
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Miami-Dade County in the early sixties showcases a period of rapid development and maritime expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, or locate landmarks like the Seaquarium and Cape Florida Old Lighthouse Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1981 Map of Miami, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Miami, 1982 Print
    1981 Miami
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Miami metropolitan corridor and the vast marshlands of the interior are seen here in the early 1980s. Trace the reach of Florida's Turnpike and the Florida East Coast Railway past Opa-locka, Coral Gables, and the Miami International Airport.
  37. 1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Miami
    1988 Print · USGS
    South Florida in the late eighties shows the sharp edge between the growing urban Atlantic coast and the vast wetlands of Everglades National Park. Researchers can trace the path of the Tamiami Trail and locate coastal settlements like Ochopee or Chokoloskee.
  40. 1988 Map of Key Biscayne
    1988 Map of Key Biscayne
    1988 Key Biscayne
    1988 Print · USGS
    Miami and the northern Keys are captured in the late eighties as urban growth met protected coastal waters. Researchers can trace the layout of Coconut Grove or find local landmarks like St Agnes Sch and the Old Lighthouse Tower.
  43. 1988 Map of South Miami
    1988 Map of South Miami
    1988 South Miami
    1988 Print · USGS
    Coastal Miami-Dade County comes alive in the late eighties as suburban growth transforms former agricultural lands into bustling neighborhoods. Trace family roots and local development through landmarks like Dadeland Mall, The Falls Mall, and the historic Venetian Pool.
  46. 1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Map of Miami
    1988 Miami
    1988 Print · USGS
    Greater Miami flourished as a global gateway by the late eighties, spanning from the mainland neighborhoods to the artificial islands of the bay. You can trace urban expansion and maritime infrastructure through landmarks like the Orange Bowl Stadium, Lincoln Mem Park (Cem), and the Seaboard System rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1988 Map of Hialeah
    1988 Map of Hialeah
    1988 Hialeah
    1988 Print · USGS
    Miami-Dade County in the late eighties shows a landscape shaped by rapid suburban expansion and massive infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Hialeah and Sweetwater, locating sites like Flagler Mem Park Cem and the Hialeah Speedway.
  52. 1994 Map of Miami, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Miami, 1999 Print
    1994 Miami
    1999 Print · USGS
    Greater Miami in the mid-nineties shows a metropolis deeply integrated with the surrounding waters of the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. Researchers can locate historic landmarks like the Orange Bowl Stadium or trace the development of neighborhoods from Edison Center to Shenandoah.
  55. 1994 Map of Key Biscayne, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Key Biscayne, 1999 Print
    1994 Key Biscayne
    1999 Print · USGS
    Biscayne Bay and the Miami coastline are seen here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape shaped by coastal preservation and urban expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne through landmarks like the Seaquarium, St Agnes Sch, and the Old Lighthouse Tower.
  58. 1994 Map of Hialeah, 1999 Print
    1994 Map of Hialeah, 1999 Print
    1994 Hialeah
    1999 Print · USGS
    Greater Hialeah in the 1990s is captured here as a bustling intersection of aviation, industry, and suburbia. Researchers can trace the development of Hialeah Race Track, the massive Hialeah Yards, and local schools like Hialeah High Sch.
  61. 1994 Map of South Miami, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of South Miami, 2000 Print
    1994 South Miami
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Miami-Dade County in the mid-1990s shows a mature landscape of suburban expansion and significant institutional footprints. Researchers can trace the development of Coral Gables, the University of Miami campus, and local landmarks like the Venetian Pool and Dadeland Mall.
  64. 2012 Map of Hialeah, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hialeah, 2012 Print
    2012 Hialeah
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Miami, including Hialeah, Doral, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Miami, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Miami, 2012 Print
    2012 Miami
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Miami, including Miami Beach, Miami Shores, and other nearby areas
  70. 2012 Map of South Miami, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Miami, 2012 Print
    2012 South Miami
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Miami, including Kendall, Coral Gables, and other nearby areas
  73. 2012 Map of Key Biscayne, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Key Biscayne, 2012 Print
    2012 Key Biscayne
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Miami, including Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, and other nearby areas
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