1950 Map of Edgewater

About this map

Large Spanish land grants define the geography of the Volusia County coastline in the mid-20th century, where deep-rooted property lines like the Samuel Betts Grant and John Bolton Grant dictate the layout of modern infrastructure. The Florida East Coast railway parallels the shoreline, serving small coastal communities and industrial points including Edgewater Junction and the small settlement at Creighton. Along the Indian River North, the maritime character of the area is evident through the winding Intracoastal Waterway and geographic markers such as Sand Pt.