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1949 Map of Fort Pierce

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fort Pierce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Fort Pierce and the surrounding coastline of St. Lucie County are shown here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The development of Sunland Gardens and Paradise Park contrasts with the older settlement patterns of White City, where the White City Cem and established citrus groves define the inland character. The vital transport corridor of the Florida East Coast railroad parallels the shoreline, supporting the regional economy alongside the St Lucie County Airport to the northwest.

The maritime landscape is intricately mapped, featuring the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the Indian River. Across the water, Hutchinson Island remains largely undeveloped, defined by natural features like Bear Point, Wildcat Cove, and Pete Stones Cr. The strategic Ft Pierce Inlet provides access to the Atlantic Ocean, while inland, the North Fork St Lucie River and Tenmile Creek drain the flat coastal plain, illustrating the complex relationship between Florida's water systems and its growing urban centers.