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1949 Map of Fort Lauderdale South

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fort Lauderdale South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Seminole Indian Reservation occupies a significant portion of this coastal landscape just after the war, bordered by drainage infrastructure like the Dania Cut-Off Canal and North New River Canal. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and reclaimed wetlands of the west to the burgeoning urban centers of Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood along the Atlantic coast. Institutional life is well-documented through sites like the Seminole Ch, Seminole Sch, and the Riverside Military Academy.

Transportation networks define the era's development, with the Florida East Coast and Seaboard Air Line railroads running parallel to the shore. Aviation history is present at the Davie Airport and South Florida Airport, while local recreation is anchored by the Orange Brook Golf Course and Fort Lauderdale Country Club. This survey provides a precise record of the regional water management system before the massive residential expansions of the late 20th century.