1949 Map of Fort Pierce NW

About this map

Tenmile Creek snakes through the southern reaches of this landscape, providing a natural contrast to the rigid grid of drainage canals and citrus groves that define the area. Originally surveyed in the late 1940s and updated with early 1980s data, this document captures the expansion of infrastructure in St Lucie Co. The diagonal path of Floridas Turnpike cuts through the region, featuring Interchange 56 and designated Rest Areas. The map highlights a transition toward aviation and modern transit, evidenced by the St Lucie County International Airport in the northeast and a Private Landing Field further south. Smaller settlements like the Trailer Park appear alongside vital water management features such as the Belcher Canal, reflecting the systematic development of the Florida interior during the mid-20th century.