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1956 Map of Arsenicker Keys

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Arsenicker Keys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Homestead Air Force Base occupies the northwestern corner of this coastal landscape, showing the military's significant footprint in Miami-Dade County during the mid-20th century. The land is defined by an intricate network of drainage and transport routes, including the Kings Highway, Mowry Canal, and North Canal, which cut through the agricultural and wetlands areas toward the coast. Along the shoreline, Homestead Bayfront Park provides a recreational anchor near Convoy Point.

Further south, the emergence of heavy industry is visible at the Powerplant at Turkey Point, surrounded by an extensive grid of cooling canals. The waters of Biscayne Bay are dotted with the titular island chain, including West Arsenicker Key and Long Arsenicker Key, while the Intracoastal Waterway runs along the eastern edge near Totten Key. This survey documents a critical period of coastal development and water management before the region's modern expansion.