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1962 Map of Daytona Beach NW

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Daytona Beach NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bennett Swamp and the dense wetland networks of the Florida interior define this 1962 landscape, captured just as residential growth began to touch the eastern edge of the quadrangle. While the majority of the area remains dominated by natural features like Rima Ridge and Middle How Creek, the emergence of Daytona Highridge Estates in the southeast corner signals the post-war expansion of the Daytona area.

A complex hydrological system is visible through features like the Tiger Bay Canal and various "strands" and "gullies," such as Wampée Strand and Soaking Gully. The map identifies numerous isolated high points within the wetlands, including Big Bear Island and Tiger Bay Island, alongside local landmarks like Bennett Field and a Lookout Tower. These details offer a look at the region's transition from a primarily wild swamp and timber environment toward structured development.