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1949 Map of Eau Gallie

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Eau Gallie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Indian River and the Banana River dominate this coastal landscape, separated by the narrow southern reach of Merritt Island. The area shows significant development along the mainland shore during the mid-century, centered on the settlement of Eau Gallie. The Florida East Coast railway runs parallel to the coastline, serving a string of small communities including Pineda, Palm Shores, and Aurora.

Urban expansion is evident through 1970 photorevisions, which highlight new subdivisions in West Eau Gallie and residential growth near Horse Creek. To the west, the map transitions into the wetlands bordering Lake Washington, illustrating the sharp contrast between the burgeoning Atlantic coastal corridor and the marshy interior. Navigational infrastructure like the Intracoastal Waterway and a Radio Range Sta reflect the region's importance for maritime and aerial transit during this era.