1948 Map of Eden

About this map

Hutchinson Island dominates this mid-century coastal survey, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the lagoons of the Indian River. This barrier island landscape is punctuated by tidal features like Big Mud Creek and Herman Bay, while the Intracoastal Waterway provides a sheltered passage for vessels. On the mainland, the Florida East Coast railway parallels the shoreline, serving the settlements of Eden and Jensen Beach. The inclusion of the Jensen Beach Bridge and the small Nettles Island illustrates the early infrastructure connecting these coastal communities. Further inland, localized water bodies such as Lake Eden and Henderson Pond mark the low-lying terrain of the St. Lucie and Martin County border, reflecting the natural geography before extensive modern development reshaped the Treasure Coast shoreline.