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1953 Map of Fellsmere NW, 1971 Print
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1953 Map of Fellsmere NW

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The vast wetlands of St Johns Marsh dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century Brevard County survey. The map documents a period of significant hydrological modification in East Florida, characterized by an extensive network of Levees and Spoil Banks designed to manage the water flow of the St. Johns River basin. While the northern portion shows the early residential platting of Palm Bay, much of the terrain remains defined by high water tables and agricultural engineering. Numerous Flowing Wells are recorded throughout the grid, particularly in the southeastern quadrant, highlighting the region's reliance on artesian water sources during this era of development. The contrast between the rigid, rectangular drainage canals and the organic, sprawling marshland illustrates the mid-20th-century effort to reclaim and subdivide this part of Florida.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions24.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain