1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale North

About this map

Pompano Canal cuts across the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, illustrating the critical role of drainage and water management in the early development of Broward County. At the end of the 1940s, the region was characterized by a distinct separation between growing urban centers like Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach and the agricultural infrastructure to the west. Evidence of the local economy is seen in the Farm Labor Supply Camp and the proximity of the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods and people. The map captures the footprint of essential civic and military services, from the Fort Lauderdale Municipal Airport to the Rifle Range, alongside community landmarks such as Hammondville School and the North Side School. The winding paths of the North Fork Middle River and South Fork Middle River provide a natural contrast to the grid of new roads like Midriver Road and West Dixie Highway.