1962 Map of Boca Raton

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Boca Raton and the surrounding coastline show rapid mid-century expansion along the Intracoastal Waterway in this early 1960s survey. The landscape is a mix of established neighborhoods like Floresta and Paradise Palms alongside emerging developments such as Royal Oak Hills and Floresta Estates. Transportation networks define the area, with the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads running parallel to the coast, while the Sunshine State Pkwy skirts the western edge. Cultural landmarks of the era include University Park, the Royal Palm Yacht Club, and a Drive-in Theater near Shorewood. The map provides excellent detail for genealogists and local historians, showing specific religious and educational sites like St Pauls Ch and the Florida Junior Academy. From the Boca Raton Inlet south to Lighthouse Point, the intricate canal systems of The Cove and Barwal illustrate the decade's transformative waterfront engineering.