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1962 Map of Daytona Beach NW

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Daytona Beach NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Rima Ridge and the surrounding wetlands of Bennett Swamp dominate this landscape west of the coast, as documented through surveys in 1962 and later updates in the late 1970s. The topography is defined by intricate water systems, including the Tiger Bay Canal and various strands like Sawgrass Strand and Wampee Strand. Human footprints are sparse but significant, marked by Daytona Highridge Estates in the southeast corner and old clearings such as Old Clark Field and Bennett Field.

The map reveals a transition from the natural drainage of Middle Haw Creek to managed landscapes, evidenced by the presence of a Lookout Tower, a Radio Facility BM 43, and numerous restricted areas. Terrain features like Bumcombe Hill and Big Bear Island emerge from the low-lying swamps, while established routes such as Ormond Road and Jolly Ford Road provide historic connectivity through the Florida scrub.