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1956 Map of Favoretta

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Favoretta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The dense, low-lying wetlands of Hull Cypress Swamp dominate this landscape along the boundary of Flagler and Volusia counties. This mid-century survey illustrates the corridor of infrastructure cutting through the swampy interior of Florida's east coast. The Florida East Coast Line and the Old Dixie Highway run parallel, connecting small points of settlement like Favoretta (Favorita Sta) and National Gardens.

Surface water patterns define the local geography, with the Lake Swamp feeding south into the Little Tomoka River and Groover Branch. While much of the land is marked as private, the map captures a moment of transition where traditional transit routes met emerging aviation hubs like the Ormond Beach Airport. Industrial activity is noted by the presence of a Borrow Pit and the East Coast Telephone Line, reflecting the expansion of utility and transportation networks through the coastal cypress forests.