1956 Map of Beverly Beach

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Beverly Beach and the adjacent barrier island communities define this coastal landscape, situated between the expansive Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River. The inland terrain is dominated by the dense Graham Swamp, which is drained by a network of waterways including Mulberry Branch and Little Mulberry Branch. Transportation in the mid-1950s relied on the historic Old Kings Road and St Joe Road, while the Intracoastal Waterway provided a vital corridor for coastal traffic. Notable local landmarks include the Johnson Memorial Chapel and a Lookout Tower near Painters Hill. Revisions from the early 1970s illustrate the gradual development of the coastline near Bon Terra and the dredging of Fox Cut, reflecting the region's transition into a more established residential and recreational area during the postwar era.