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1950 Map of Delta
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1950 Map of Delta

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Loxahatchee Slough dominates this mid-century landscape, appearing as a complex network of wetlands and small upland islands before modern drainage and development reshaped the region. The map captures the area during a period of transition, where the natural hydrology of the Everglades still dictated the patterns of human movement. A solitary settlement, Delta, is positioned along the diagonal path of the Seaboard Air Line railroad. This rail corridor serves as the primary infrastructure cutting through the wet terrain, providing a vital link for transportation and commerce across the southern Florida interior. The presence of numerous bench marks along the track and throughout the slough reflects the precise surveying efforts by the Coast and Geodetic Survey to document this intricate environment for future reclamation and land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 29 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain