Old Maps of Palm Beach County, Florida for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1945 Map of Delta, 1961 Print

   

   1945 Delta

   1961 Print · USGS

   Palm Beach County’s interior wetlands are preserved here as they appeared mid-century, before the spread of coastal development. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Seaboard Air Line through the Loxahatchee Slough and locate the early settlement of Delta.

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4. 1945 Map of Greenacres City, 1961 Print

   

   1945 Greenacres City

   1961 Print · USGS

   Greenacres City and the surrounding Palm Beach County interior are captured in the mid-1940s during a transformation of the Florida wetlands. Genealogists and researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Sunshine State Parkway and local sites like Convict or various Borrow Pits.

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7. 1945 Map of Lake Worth, 1962 Print

   

   1945 Lake Worth

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Florida coast near Lake Worth is documented here just after the war, showing the expansion of rail and water infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace early residential footprints in Lantana, Boynton Beach, and across Hypoluxo Island.

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10. 1946 Map of Riviera Beach, 1956 Print

    

    1946 Riviera Beach

    1956 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach County’s coastline in the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and thriving rail corridors. Trace early development from Monet down to Riviera Beach, and locate coastal landmarks like the Seminole Golf Club and Peanut I.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1946 Map of Palm Beach Farms, 1958 Print

    

    1946 Palm Beach Farms

    1958 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach County's interior wetlands meet early post-war development in the 1940s, showing the struggle to drain and define the landscape. Researchers can trace the early grids of Greenacres City and West Palm Beach Farms alongside the critical West Palm Beach Canal.

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22. 1946 Map of Palm Beach, 1964 Print

    

    1946 Palm Beach

    1964 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach and its inland neighbors are captured here during a period of rapid post-war growth and military activity. Local historians can trace the footprint of the Morrison Field Air Base or locate family sites near Woodlawn Cem and the Military Trail Sch.

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25. 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.

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28. 1948 Map of Rood, 1958 Print

    

    1948 Rood

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida's interior wetlands meet early development at the mid-century mark in this 1948 survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the local community around Rood, including the Jupiter School and landmarks like the Indian Mound and Trappers Zoo.

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31. 1948 Map of Jupiter, 1962 Print

    

    1948 Jupiter

    1962 Print · USGS

    Coastal Palm Beach County comes into focus in the late 1940s, highlighting the strategic maritime and rail corridor of the Loxahatchee River. Researchers can locate historical landmarks including the Jupiter Lighthouse Reservation, the Jupiter Cem, and the local US Navy Marine Base.

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34. 1949 Map of Rood

    

    1949 Rood

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Florida wetlands of Palm Beach and Martin counties are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by cypress creeks and early water management. Researchers can locate the settlement of Rood, the Trappers Zoo, and the Jupiter Sch.

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37. 1949 Map of Lake Worth

    

    1949 Lake Worth

    1949 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach County’s shoreline and inland rail corridors are documented in the late 1940s during a pivotal era of South Florida development. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Lantana and Boynton Beach, or locate landmarks like Hypoluxo Island and the Palm Beach County Airport.

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40. 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.

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43. 1949 Map of Palm Beach Farms

    

    1949 Palm Beach Farms

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Palm Beach interior in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of massive wetlands and early agricultural expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Greenacres City, identify the Military Reservation, and follow the West Palm Beach Canal.

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46. 1949 Map of Riviera Beach

    

    1949 Riviera Beach

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Florida coast near Lake Park and Riviera Beach is shown here just after the war as the resort economy expanded. Trace the historic rail lines of the Florida East Coast, find the Seminole Golf Club, and locate the U S Coast Guard Reservation.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 1950 Map of Jupiter

    

    1950 Jupiter

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida is mapped in the early postwar years as the town of Jupiter begins to expand around its famous lighthouse. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like the Jupiter Cem, the US Navy Marine Base, and the old Jupiter Sch.

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61. 1950 Map of Greenacres City

    

    1950 Greenacres City

    1950 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach County was undergoing significant drainage and transformation in the mid-1940s as agriculture moved west. Researchers can trace the grid of (Palm Beach Farms) and find early landmarks like Greenacres City and Convict.

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64. 1950 Map of Delta

    

    1950 Delta

    1950 Print · USGS

    Palm Beach County's interior appears as a complex wetland mosaic just after the war, dominated by the sprawling Loxahatchee Slough. Follow the diagonal route of the Seaboard Air Line railroad to the small settlement at Delta.

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67. 1950 Map of Palm Beach

    

    1950 Palm Beach

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Florida is seen here in the postwar years, before the modern skyline fully transformed the shoreline. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of West Palm Beach, the grounds of Morrison Field Air Base, and local landmarks like Woodlawn Cem.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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