1949 Map of Eau Gallie

About this map

Eau Gallie and West Eau Gallie anchor the southern reach of this coastal survey, reflecting a period of post-war growth along the Florida Atlantic coast. The landscape is defined by the massive waterways of the Indian River and Banana River, separated by the southern tip of Merritt Island. Navigation is a central theme, evidenced by the Intracoastal Waterway and specialized aviation infrastructure like the Radio Range Sta and an Airway Beacon. Small settlements like Palm Shores, Pineda, and Lotus dot the shoreline, while the western interior transitions into the marshy expanse of Lake Washington. Later revisions in purple illustrate the rapid suburban expansion and infrastructure development, including the Pineda Road and Causeway connections, which transformed these early citrus and fishing communities into a burgeoning Space Coast corridor.