1949 Map of Fort Pierce

About this map

Fort Pierce and the surrounding coastal landscape are documented here during a period of transition, showing the infrastructure of the mid-20th century alongside newer 1970s suburban expansions. The Florida East Coast railroad serves as the primary inland spine, connecting the northern settlement of St Lucie through the central urban core to White City in the south. The map captures a complex waterfront economy, featuring the Municipal Yacht Basin and a US Coast Guard station guarding the Ft Pierce Inlet. To the east, the barrier of Hutchinson Island separates the Indian River from the Atlantic Ocean, marked by natural features like Bear Point and Jack Island. Inland development is anchored by St Lucie County Airport and recreational sites like the Botanical Gardens, while the North Fork St Lucie River and Tenmile Creek drain the western agricultural and residential lands.