1956 Map of Favoretta

About this map

Hull Cypress Swamp dominates this landscape on the border of Flagler and Volusia counties, revealing a complex network of wetlands and wooded terrain during the mid-20th century. The settlement of Favoretta (Favorita Sta) stands as a key rail point along the Florida East Coast line, which runs parallel to the Florida East Coast Telephone corridor. Further south, the map documents the northern fringes of Ormond Beach and the planned layout of National Gardens. Transport routes like the Dixie Highway and Tomoka Road navigate around the expansive Lake Swamp and follow the course of the Little Tomoka River. This survey captures the region just as modern infrastructure began to weave through the coastal lowlands, maintaining a balance between developed transit corridors and the natural hydrology of the Florida cypress interior.