1950 Map of Edgewater

About this map

Spanish land grants shape the coastal landscape of this mid-century Florida survey, where large colonial-era tracts like the Samuel Betts Grant and John Bolton Grant still define property boundaries. Along the Indian River North, the town of Edgewater shows signs of post-war growth, including a Drive-in Theater and a small Trailer Park. The interior is dominated by the Florida East Coast Railway, which connects smaller points such as Edgewater Junction and Creighton. This map reveals a transition from traditional ranching lands, such as Massey Ranch, to a more developed maritime community. Significant hydrographic features including Pine Island Bay and Little Cow Creek are charted alongside early navigation markers like Sand Pt.