1959 Map of Fort Pierce

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Lake Okeechobee and the vast hydrologic network of central Florida define this mid-century survey. The landscape is characterized by a remarkable concentration of water bodies, from the sprawling Lake Istokpoga to the intricate chain of lakes including Lake Kissimmee, Lake Weohyakapka, and Lake Arbuckle. Along the Atlantic coast, the Indian River lagoon system separates the mainland from Hutchinson Island and Jupiter Island, showing the coastal development of Vero Beach and Fort Pierce before the era of intensive high-rise expansion.