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1956 Map of Favoretta

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Favoretta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Favoretta and the surrounding landscape of the Florida coast reveal a transition from wetland wilderness to mid-century roadside development. The map is defined by the vast Hull Cypress Swamp and Lake Swamp, providing a look at the region’s hydrology before extensive modern drainage. While much of the area is dedicated to the Relay State Wildlife Management Area, human influence is clustered along the established transit corridors.

The Dixie Highway serves as the primary artery, connecting small settlements like National Gardens and the community at the Trailer Park. These pockets of development, including the Rest Area and various service stations along the highway, represent the era's growing automobile tourism industry. Along the southern border, the Tomoka River and Little Tomoka River snake through the terrain toward Bulow Creek State Park, marking the early boundaries of conservation and land management in Flagler and Volusia counties.