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1949 Map of Fort Pierce

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fort Pierce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fort Pierce and the surrounding Treasure Coast landscape are captured here in a period of significant post-war transition. The map details the intricate waterways of the Indian River Aquatic Preserve and the Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve, showing the natural complexity of islands like Jack Island and Hutchinson Island before extensive modern development. Inland, the established citrus and agricultural roots of the region are evident near White City and Sunland Gardens, while the Florida East Coast railway serves as the backbone for transport along the coast.

Industrial and civic growth is visible through the expansion of the St Lucie County International Airport and the Municipal Yacht Basin. The presence of the White City Cem and various St Lucie Co Schools provide essential data points for genealogists tracking family locations during the mid-century. From the US Coast Guard station at Faber Pt to the preserved wetlands of the Savannas State Preserve, the map balances the era's burgeoning urban footprint with its original marshy environment.