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1956 Map of Flagler Beach East

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

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The coastal strip of Florida's northeast shore is defined by the thin barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and the sprawling marshlands of the Intracoastal Waterway. This area, updated in the early 1990s from original 1950s surveys, showcases a landscape of protected wetlands and burgeoning beachside settlements. The town of Flagler Beach anchors the northern portion, while the southern reaches transition into preserved ecosystems like the Tomoka Marsh State Aquatic Preserve.

Evidence of early land use is found at Mound Grove and among the Ruins south of the Knox Memorial Bridge, suggesting historic habitation along the banks of Bulow Creek. The intricate network of waterways, including Smith Creek and Halifax Creek, illustrates the navigational and recreational importance of these tidal channels. Large tracts of land are set aside for public use, including Bulow Creek State Park and the North Peninsula State Recreation Area, maintaining a buffer of native terrain along the Atlantic coast.