Old Maps of Boca Raton, Florida for Metal Detecting

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Boca Raton, FL maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1947 Map of Delmar Farms, 1961 Print
    1947 Map of Delmar Farms, 1961 Print
    1947 Delmar Farms
    1961 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County’s agricultural interior and wetlands are captured in the late 1940s as infrastructure began to redefine the landscape. Researchers can trace the early layout of Delmar Farms, the settlement at Dewitt, and the path of the Sunshine State Parkway.

  4. 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

  5. 1949 Map of Delmar Farms
    1949 Map of Delmar Farms
    1949 Delmar Farms
    1949 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County's agricultural frontier is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing the massive drainage projects at the edge of the Everglades. Researchers can trace the early layout of Delmar Farms, the small settlement of Dewitt, and the path of Atlantic Avenue.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Boca Raton
    1950 Map of Boca Raton
    1950 Boca Raton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southeast Florida’s coastline shows its mid-century character before the peak of modern development, centered on the growing resorts and transit hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, locating landmarks like the Lighthouse and the original Florida East Coast rail line.

  7. 1950 Map of Delray Beach
    1950 Map of Delray Beach
    1950 Delray Beach
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near Delray Beach and Boca Raton is captured here during its post-war transition. You can trace the competing paths of the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads or locate local landmarks like Christ Ch and the Rifle Range.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1962 Map of Boca Raton, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Boca Raton, 1963 Print
    1962 Boca Raton
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Florida coast near Boca Raton was undergoing a suburban boom in the early sixties, as seen through its new canal subdivisions and highway expansions. Trace the development of Lighthouse Point and find local landmarks like Boca Raton Cem and University Park.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Delray Beach, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Delray Beach, 1964 Print
    1962 Delray Beach
    1964 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County's Gold Coast is shown during its mid-century transition from a rail-dependent agricultural corridor to a premier residential shoreline. Researchers can trace the layout of early neighborhoods and schools like Yamato, Spady Sch, and Tropic Isle.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of West Dixie Bend, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of West Dixie Bend, 1964 Print
    1962 West Dixie Bend
    1964 Print · USGS
    Broward County experiences a period of rapid development in the early sixties as the suburbs press against the Everglades. Researchers can trace early street grids and neighborhood boundaries for Margate, Sanders Park, and Carver Village alongside the Sunshine State Parkway.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of University Park, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of University Park, 1966 Print
    1962 University Park
    1966 Print · USGS
    Palm Beach County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive water conservation efforts meeting a gridded agricultural frontier. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential clusters like University-Park and schools such as St Andrews Preparatory Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 2012 Map of Delray Beach, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Delray Beach, 2012 Print
    2012 Delray Beach
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and other nearby areas

  19. 2012 Map of Boca Raton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Boca Raton, 2012 Print
    2012 Boca Raton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of University Park, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of University Park, 2012 Print
    2012 University Park
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Delray Beach, Villages of Oriole, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of West Dixie Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of West Dixie Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 West Dixie Bend
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of University Park, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of University Park, 2015 Print
    2015 University Park
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Delray Beach, Villages of Oriole, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Delray Beach, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Delray Beach, 2015 Print
    2015 Delray Beach
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of West Dixie Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of West Dixie Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 West Dixie Bend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Boca Raton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Boca Raton, 2015 Print
    2015 Boca Raton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Boca Raton, including Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and other nearby areas

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