Loading map...

1963 Map of Cooper City

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Cooper City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

North New River Canal and South New River Canal anchor this early 1960s view of the Broward County landscape, documenting a period of transition from agricultural drainage to suburban development. The Cooper City Corporate Boundary is clearly delineated, showing the community in its formative years alongside neighboring Davie and the southern edge of Plantation. Notable landmarks include the USDA Experimental Station and the South Florida State Hospital Water Tank, which served as regional navigational points.

Large-scale land management is evident through features like Snake Creek and the grid-like network of rural roads such as Flamingo Road and Griffin Road. Local social infrastructure is represented by Holy Sacrament Ch, St Gregory Sch, and an Athletic Field, reflecting the burgeoning residential needs of a growing population. The map also captures specialized utility sites like the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal facilities necessary for the era's rapid urbanization.