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1962 Map of Boca Raton

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Boca Raton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach appear during a period of rapid coastal expansion along the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and various lagoons like Lake Wyman and Lake Boca Raton, which separate the mainland from burgeoning developments like Hillsboro Beach and Ocean Vue. This survey, updated with 1980s aerial data, highlights the transformation of older estates and open land into residential neighborhoods such as Floresta, Royal Oak Hills, and Lighthouse Point.

Transport networks are central to the region's growth, with the Seaboard Coast Line and Florida East Coast railroads running parallel to the Federal Hwy. Landmarks such as the Boca Raton Public Airport and the Boca Raton Light near the Boca Raton Inlet serve as nautical and aerial anchors for the community. Local history is preserved through sites like the Boca Raton Cem, St Joan of Arc Sch, and various community hubs including Meadows Park and the Royal Palm Yacht Club.